ethylene oxide in Curry from India above maximum permitted level
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- France
What is this? A spice mix called curry from India has too much of a chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical is sometimes used to kill germs on food.
What's happening? France found this problem and stopped the curry from being sold. The spice mix is no longer in stores.
Does this affect me? If you bought curry from India recently, check your spice rack. You may have some at home.
What should I do? Throw away any curry from India. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist what to do.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: France
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