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🍎 Food FR August 24, 2022

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
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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

First published
August 24, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.4883

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What is this product recall alert about?
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
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 24, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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