Unauthorized substance ethylene oxide (& 2-chloroethanol) in xanthan gum from China
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Undecided
- Categoría
- food additives and flavourings
- Riesgo
- ethylcarbamate - {chemical contamination (other)} *** ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- China *** Germany
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A food additive called xanthan gum from China may have two unsafe chemicals: ethylene oxide and 2-chloroethanol.
What's happening? Germany found these chemicals in some xanthan gum. Other countries are checking their supplies too.
Does this affect me? If you bought food with xanthan gum from China, it might be affected. Check labels for "xanthan gum."
What should I do? If you're worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist before eating foods with this gum.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: ethylcarbamate - {chemical contamination (other)} *** ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: China *** Germany · Notifier: Germany
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