contamination of hazelnut cocoa spread with mineral oil (MOAH)
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
- Hazard
- mineral oil - {environmental pollutants}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? A hazelnut cocoa spread may have traces of a mineral oil that can be harmful if eaten often.
What's happening? Some jars of this spread have been found to contain this oil. The product has been taken off shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought this spread in Belgium or Luxembourg, you may have some at home.
What should I do? Stop eating it and return it to the store. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: mineral oil - {environmental pollutants} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Belgium
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