Ethylene oxide (0,11 mg/kg and 0,12 mg/kg) in xanthan gum from China
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- food additives and flavourings
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Poland
What is this? Xanthan gum is a thickener used in foods. Ethylene oxide is a chemical sometimes found in small amounts in it.
What's happening? Some xanthan gum from China has too much ethylene oxide. This is a safety risk.
Does this affect me? If you live in Poland, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, or Slovakia, check foods with xanthan gum.
What should I do? Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have concerns. Do not eat foods with this gum until you check.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: China · Notifier: Poland
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