Acrylamide in biscuits from Nord Macedonia
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- acrylamide high level - {industrial contaminants}
- Origin
- Republic of North Macedonia
- Notifier
- Croatia
What is this? Some biscuits from North Macedonia have too much acrylamide. Acrylamide is a chemical that can form in starchy foods when they are cooked at high heat.
What's happening? Croatia stopped these biscuits at the border because they had high acrylamide levels. The risk is still being checked.
Does this affect me? If you bought these biscuits in Croatia, you might have them. Check your pantry.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: acrylamide high level - {industrial contaminants} · Origin: Republic of North Macedonia · Notifier: Croatia
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