2-Chloroethanol in instant noodles from the Netherlands
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- prepared dishes and snacks
- Hazard
- 2-chloroethanol - {pesticide residues}
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some instant noodles from the Netherlands may have a small amount of a chemical called 2-chloroethanol. This chemical is not safe to eat.
What's happening? The noodles were sold in many European countries. They have been taken off store shelves because of this problem.
Does this affect me? If you bought instant noodles from the Netherlands, you might have some at home. Check the package.
What should I do? Do not eat the noodles. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: prepared dishes and snacks · Hazard: 2-chloroethanol - {pesticide residues} · Notifier: Germany
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