Arsenic in manganese oxide
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- feed additives
- Hazard
- arsenic - {heavy metals}
- Origin
- Georgia
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Manganese oxide is a mineral sometimes used in animal feed. Arsenic is a metal that can be harmful if eaten.
What's happening? A small amount of arsenic was found in some manganese oxide from Georgia. Spain has told the EU about this.
Does this affect me? If you eat food from animals fed this manganese oxide, you might be at risk. This was in Spain only.
What should I do? Do not worry unless you feed animals manganese oxide. If you do, ask your vet or doctor for advice.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: feed additives · Hazard: arsenic - {heavy metals} · Origin: Georgia · Notifier: Spain
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