Ethylene oxide in additive locust bean gum from Germany
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- food additives and flavourings
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Germany *** Slovenia
- Notifier
- Slovenia
What is this? A food additive called locust bean gum may have a small amount of a chemical called ethylene oxide.
What's happening? Some products with this additive from Germany were found to have ethylene oxide. This has been reported in Slovenia, Croatia, and Hungary.
Does this affect me? If you live in Slovenia, Croatia, or Hungary, check any foods that list locust bean gum in the ingredients.
What should I do? If you have the product, do not eat it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Germany *** Slovenia · Notifier: Slovenia
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