Ethylene oxide in black pepper from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- 2-chloroethanol - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Denmark
What is this? Black pepper from India may have a small amount of a chemical called ethylene oxide.
What's happening? Denmark found this in some shipments of black pepper. They are not sure if it is safe.
Does this affect me? If you have black pepper from India at home, you might want to check.
What should I do? Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried. Do not throw it away unless told to.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: 2-chloroethanol - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Denmark
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