Unauthorized substance ethylene oxide in locust bean gum from Turkey
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Categoría
- food additives and flavourings
- Riesgo
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Estonia *** Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Locust bean gum is a thickener used in some foods. Ethylene oxide is a chemical sometimes found in small amounts in food.
What's happening? Some locust bean gum from Turkey has too much ethylene oxide. This is not allowed in Europe.
Does this affect me? If you live in Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Lithuania, or Switzerland, check foods with locust bean gum.
What should I do? Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried. Do not throw away food unless told to.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Estonia *** Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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