Ethylene oxide in calcium chloride solution (34%), produced in Belgium
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- food additives and flavourings
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Belgium
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Calcium chloride solution is a salty liquid used in some foods. It may have a small amount of ethylene oxide, a chemical used to kill germs.
What's happening? Germany found this chemical in the solution made in Belgium. They say it does not meet safety rules.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought foods with this calcium chloride in Germany.
What should I do? Check any foods you have. If unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Belgium · Notifier: Germany
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