2-Chloroethanol in instant noodles from China
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- prepared dishes and snacks
- Hazard
- 2-chloroethanol - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some instant noodles from China may have a small amount of a chemical called 2-chloroethanol. This chemical can be harmful if eaten.
What's happening? Germany found this chemical in some instant noodles from China. The noodles are being taken off store shelves.
Does this affect me? If you have bought instant noodles from China, check the package. If it says "China," do not eat them.
What should I do? Throw away the noodles or return them to the store. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: prepared dishes and snacks · Hazard: 2-chloroethanol - {pesticide residues} · Origin: China · Notifier: Germany
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