Detection of methanol in sweet paprika
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- methanol - {chemical contamination (other)}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- France
What is this? A test found a small amount of methanol in some sweet paprika from China.
What's happening? France has told stores to stop selling this paprika while they check it.
Does this affect me? If you have sweet paprika at home, it may be unsafe to use.
What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor before eating it. Throw it away if unsure.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: methanol - {chemical contamination (other)} · Origin: China · Notifier: France
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