ethylene oxide in farina di carruba usato come stabilizzante in crema di formaggio prodotto in FRANCIA/ ethylene oxide in carob flour used as stabilizer in cream cheese produced in FRANCE
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- milk and milk products
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some cream cheese made in France used a powder called carob flour. The flour had a small amount of a chemical called ethylene oxide.
What's happening? The cheese may have a little ethylene oxide. This chemical can be unsafe if eaten often.
Does this affect me? If you bought cream cheese from France, check the recall list. People in many countries may be affected.
What should I do? Do not eat the cheese. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell. Return the cheese to the store.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: milk and milk products · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: France · Notifier: Italy
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