3-MCPD and glycidyl fatty acid esters in biscuits with cream filling from Iran via Austria
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- 3-monochlor-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) - {industrial contaminants} *** glycidyl esters - {industrial contaminants}
- Origin
- Iran
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some biscuits with cream filling from Iran may have small amounts of two industrial chemicals called 3-MCPD and glycidyl esters.
What's happening? Germany found these chemicals in the biscuits and told Austria. The problem has been fixed, so the biscuits should no longer be sold.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought these biscuits in Germany or France. Most people are not in danger.
What should I do? If you have any left, throw them away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: 3-monochlor-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) - {industrial contaminants} *** glycidyl esters - {industrial contaminants} · Origin: Iran · Notifier: Germany
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