Ethylene oxide in cayenne pepper from Türkiye
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Some cayenne pepper from Türkiye may have a chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical is used to kill germs but can be harmful if eaten.
What's happening? The pepper has been recalled in several countries because it may have too much ethylene oxide. This is a serious risk.
Does this affect me? If you bought cayenne pepper from Türkiye, you might be affected. Check where your pepper came from.
What should I do? Do not eat the pepper. Return it to the store or throw it away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Netherlands
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