2-chloroethanol in locust bean gum via Germany
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- food additives and flavourings
- Hazard
- 2-chloroethanol - {pesticide residues} *** ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Denmark *** Germany *** Türkiye
- Notifier
- Denmark
What is this? Some foods use a thickener called locust bean gum. Too much 2-chloroethanol can be harmful.
What's happening? A few batches of locust bean gum may have unsafe levels of 2-chloroethanol.
Does this affect me? If you bought foods with locust bean gum in Denmark, Germany, or nearby countries, check the recall list.
What should I do? Throw away any recalled products. If unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: 2-chloroethanol - {pesticide residues} *** ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Denmark *** Germany *** Türkiye · Notifier: Denmark
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