2-chloroethanol (0.50 mg/kg - ppm) in guar gum from India, via France
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- food additives and flavourings
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- France *** India
- Notifier
- France
What is this? A food additive called guar gum may have a small amount of a chemical called 2-chloroethanol. This chemical can be harmful.
What's happening? Some guar gum from India, sent through France, has been found to have this chemical. It is being recalled in many countries.
Does this affect me? If you have bought guar gum or foods with guar gum, you may be affected. Check where your food comes from.
What should I do? Do not eat the product. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell. Return the product to where you bought it.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: France *** India · Notifier: France
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