chlorate in xantan gum from China
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- food additives and flavourings
- Hazard
- chlorate - {environmental pollutants}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Slovenia
What is this? This is about xanthan gum, a food thickener. Tests found a chemical called chlorate in some batches from China.
What's happening? Slovenia stopped some xanthan gum from China at the border. The gum had too much chlorate.
Does this affect me? If you bought xanthan gum from China, check your supply. Most people are not at risk.
What should I do? Stop using the gum if you have it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: chlorate - {environmental pollutants} · Origin: China · Notifier: Slovenia
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