Ethylene oxide in Ashwagandha extract from India
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- food additives and flavourings
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Ashwagandha extract is a herbal product from India. It may contain a chemical called ethylene oxide, which can be harmful.
What's happening? France found ethylene oxide in some Ashwagandha extract from India. This is a serious risk.
Does this affect me? If you bought Ashwagandha extract from India, you may be affected. This notice is for France and Germany.
What should I do? Stop using the product. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before using any more.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: France
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