2-Chloroethanol in turmeric used in mixture with cereals from Germany
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Germany *** India
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some turmeric mixed with cereals may have a small amount of a chemical called 2-Chloroethanol. This chemical can be harmful if eaten.
What's happening? Germany found this problem in some cereal mixes with turmeric. The products were sold in Germany, Austria, and Luxembourg.
Does this affect me? If you bought cereal mixes with turmeric from these countries, you may have this product.
What should I do? Stop eating the product. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Germany *** India · Notifier: Germany
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