Ethylene oxide in additive E 466 from India
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- food additives and flavourings
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? A food additive called E 466, made in India, may have a harmful chemical called ethylene oxide.
What's happening? Belgium found this problem and told stores to stop selling foods with this additive.
Does this affect me? If you live in Belgium, check foods with E 466, like some sauces or desserts.
What should I do? Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about this additive.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Belgium
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