3-MCPD in palm oil from Malasya
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fats and oils
- Hazard
- 3-monochlor-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) - {industrial contaminants}
- Origin
- Malaysia
- Notifier
- Croatia
What is this? 3-MCPD is a chemical sometimes found in palm oil. It can form during food making.
What's happening? Palm oil from Malaysia was found to have 3-MCPD. Croatia stopped some shipments at the border.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought palm oil products from Malaysia. Most people are not at risk.
What should I do? Check your pantry. If unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist before using.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fats and oils · Hazard: 3-monochlor-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) - {industrial contaminants} · Origin: Malaysia · Notifier: Croatia
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