3-MCPD in palm oil from Singapore
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fats and oils
- Hazard
- 3-monochlor-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) - {industrial contaminants}
- Origin
- Singapore
- Notifier
- Croatia
What is this? Some palm oil from Singapore may have a small amount of a chemical called 3-MCPD. This is not good for health if eaten a lot over time.
What's happening? Croatia stopped some palm oil from Singapore at the border because it had 3-MCPD. The risk is low, but it should not be eaten.
Does this affect me? This only affects people in Croatia who have palm oil from Singapore. Check if you have any.
What should I do? Do not use the palm oil. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried about food safety.
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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: Singapore · Notifier: Croatia
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