Ethylene oxide in Barley Grass Powder from China, via Germany
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Belgium *** China *** Germany
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? A powder made from barley grass from China may have a harmful chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical is not allowed in food.
What's happening? Some of this powder was sold in many countries. It was found to have too much ethylene oxide. Authorities are warning people to stop using it.
Does this affect me? If you have barley grass powder from China, you might be at risk. Check where your product came from.
What should I do? Stop using the powder right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Belgium *** China *** Germany · Notifier: Belgium
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