Ethylene oxide in fruit powder (Amla Powder) from India
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A fruit powder called Amla Powder from India has a chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical is used on crops but can be harmful in large amounts.
What's happening? Germany found too much ethylene oxide in this powder. They are warning people not to eat it.
Does this affect me? If you have Amla Powder from India, you should stop using it. This warning is for people in Germany.
What should I do? Throw away any Amla Powder from India. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating it.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Germany
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