Chlorates in xanthan gum from China
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- food additives and flavourings
- Hazard
- chlorate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Xanthan gum is a thickener used in foods. Some batches from China have too much chlorate, a chemical that should not be in food.
What's happening? Italy found xanthan gum with too much chlorate. They stopped it at the border.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought xanthan gum from China. Most store brands are safe.
What should I do? Check your xanthan gum. If you are unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: chlorate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: China · Notifier: Italy
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