High level of esters 3-MCPD in hydrogenated palm oil from South Africa
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Undecided
- Categoría
- fats and oils
- Riesgo
- 3-monochlor-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) - {industrial contaminants}
- Origin
- South Africa
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Some vegetable oils from South Africa have a high amount of a chemical called 3-MCPD. This chemical can form during food processing.
What's happening? A few countries in Europe have found this oil with too much 3-MCPD. They are checking where it was sold.
Does this affect me? If you bought foods with hydrogenated palm oil from South Africa, you might have some. Check the label.
What should I do? Stop eating the food if you see hydrogenated palm oil from South Africa. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: fats and oils · Hazard: 3-monochlor-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) - {industrial contaminants} · Origin: South Africa · Notifier: Spain
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