Dioxins in zinc oxide
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- feed additives
- Hazard
- dioxins suspicion - {environmental pollutants}
- Origin
- Germany
- Notifier
- Denmark
What is this? Zinc oxide is a white powder added to animal feed to help animals stay healthy. Dioxins are unwanted chemicals that can sometimes get into food or feed.
What's happening? A small amount of dioxins was found in some zinc oxide from Germany. Denmark told food safety groups about this.
Does this affect me? This recall is for animal feed in Denmark. It does not affect human food directly.
What should I do? If you feed animals, check with your supplier or a vet about the zinc oxide you use. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: feed additives · Hazard: dioxins suspicion - {environmental pollutants} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Denmark
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