3-MCPD in palm kernel oil from Ghana destined for the Netherlands
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fats and oils
- Hazard
- 3-monochlor-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) - {industrial contaminants}
- Origin
- Ghana
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some palm kernel oil from Ghana may have a chemical called 3-MCPD. This is a harmful substance that can form during food processing.
What's happening? Belgium found this oil in the Netherlands. It may have been sent to other EU countries too.
Does this affect me? If you bought palm kernel oil or foods with it, you might be affected. Check where your food comes from.
What should I do? Stop using the oil if you have it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fats and oils · Hazard: 3-monochlor-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) - {industrial contaminants} · Origin: Ghana · Notifier: Belgium
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