Ethylene oxide in ground marjoram form Egypt, via Belgium
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Ground marjoram is a dried herb used to flavor food. Ethylene oxide is a chemical sometimes found in very small amounts in spices.
What's happening? Some ground marjoram from Egypt, sold in Belgium and the Netherlands, had too much ethylene oxide. This is not safe.
Does this affect me? If you bought ground marjoram in Belgium or the Netherlands, check if it came from Egypt.
What should I do? Stop using the marjoram and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Netherlands
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