Didecyldimethylammonium chloride (DDAC) in quinoa from Spain
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- didecyldimethylammonium chloride (DDAC) - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Quinoa is a small grain-like food from South America. DDAC is a chemical sometimes used to kill germs.
What's happening? Some quinoa from Spain may have too much DDAC. Germany found this and told stores to take it off shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought quinoa from Spain, you may have some at home.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: didecyldimethylammonium chloride (DDAC) - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Germany
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