3-Monochlor-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) in corn snacks from the Islamic Republic of Iran
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- prepared dishes and snacks
- Hazard
- 3-monochlor-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) - {industrial contaminants} *** glycidyl esters - {industrial contaminants} *** labelling absence - {labelling ab
- Origin
- Iran
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some corn snacks from Iran may have a chemical called 3-MCPD. This is a type of contaminant that can form during food processing.
What's happening? Germany has found this chemical in some corn snacks from Iran. The snacks may not be safe to eat.
Does this affect me? If you have bought corn snacks from Iran, you might be affected. Check your snacks at home.
What should I do? Do not eat the snacks. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: prepared dishes and snacks · Hazard: 3-monochlor-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) - {industrial contaminants} *** glycidyl esters - {industrial contaminants} *** labelling absence - {labelling ab · Origin: Iran · Notifier: Germany
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