Chlorate in ground cinnamon from Vietnam
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- chlorate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Vietnam
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Ground cinnamon from Vietnam may have a small amount of chlorate. Chlorate is a chemical sometimes used in farming.
What's happening? Germany found chlorate in some cinnamon from Vietnam. Other countries are checking their cinnamon too.
Does this affect me? If you bought ground cinnamon from Vietnam, it might have chlorate. This is more likely in Germany, Denmark, and France.
What should I do? Stop using the cinnamon. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have health concerns.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: chlorate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Germany
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