Ethyl carbamate in fruit brandy from Switzerland
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- alcoholic beverages
- Hazard
- ethylcarbamate - {chemical contamination (other)}
- Origin
- Switzerland
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A fruit brandy from Switzerland may have a small amount of a chemical called ethyl carbamate.
What's happening? Germany told stores to stop selling this brandy while they check the levels.
Does this affect me? If you bought fruit brandy from Switzerland, you might have some at home.
What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have health worries. Return the bottle to the shop for a refund.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: alcoholic beverages · Hazard: ethylcarbamate - {chemical contamination (other)} · Origin: Switzerland · Notifier: Germany
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