Benzo(a)pyren and sum of 4 PAH in organic sea buckthorn oil from China
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Hazard
- benzo(a)pyrene - {environmental pollutants} *** polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons sum of - {environmental pollutants}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Czechia
What is this? Some sea buckthorn oil from China may have too much benzo(a)pyrene and other harmful chemicals.
What's happening? Czech food safety experts found these chemicals in the oil. They are warning people to be careful.
Does this affect me? If you have this oil at home, you might have bought it. Check the label for China.
What should I do? Stop using it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: benzo(a)pyrene - {environmental pollutants} *** polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons sum of - {environmental pollutants} · Origin: China · Notifier: Czechia
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