ETHYLENE OXIDE IN HERBAL FOOD SUPPLEMENTS-VIGOR AID,TINNI AID,TRICHO AID
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Bulgaria
What is this? Some herbal food supplements may have a chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical is sometimes used to clean food but can be harmful if eaten.
What's happening? Bulgaria found ethylene oxide in three herbal supplements from India. These supplements are called Vigor Aid, TinnI Aid, and Tricho Aid.
Does this affect me? If you live in Bulgaria and have these supplements, you may be at risk. Check your supplements now.
What should I do? Stop using these supplements right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using any herbal products.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Bulgaria
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