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🍎 Food LV July 28, 2022

9,9 ± 4,95 mg/kg (2-chloro-ethanol (expr. as ethylene oxide)) un food supplement ElmiGone from USA

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Serious
Category
dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
Hazard
ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
Origin
United States
Notifier
Latvia
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What is this? A food supplement called ElmiGone may have too much ethylene oxide. Ethylene oxide is a chemical sometimes found in very small amounts in food.

What's happening? Latvia found too much ethylene oxide in ElmiGone from the USA. This is a serious risk.

Does this affect me? If you bought ElmiGone in Latvia, this warning may apply to you.

What should I do? Stop using the product and ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Latvia

First published
July 28, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.4402

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What is this product recall alert about?
9,9 ± 4,95 mg/kg (2-chloro-ethanol (expr. as ethylene oxide)) un food supplement ElmiGone from USA. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Latvia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 28, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Latvia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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