2-Chloroethanol in locust bean gum from Turkey
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- food additives and flavourings
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Locust bean gum is a thickener used in some foods. It may contain a chemical called 2-chloroethanol.
What's happening? Some locust bean gum from Turkey has too much 2-chloroethanol. This is unsafe.
Does this affect me? If you live in Germany or the Netherlands, check foods with locust bean gum.
What should I do? Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried. Do not eat the product if you are unsure.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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