Ethylene oxide in humus and chickpea and sesame spread
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- other food product / mixed
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Serbia
- Notifier
- Croatia
What is this? Some hummus and sesame or chickpea spreads may have a small amount of a chemical called ethylene oxide. This is a pesticide that should not be in food.
What's happening? Croatia found this chemical in these foods from Serbia. The products were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought hummus or sesame or chickpea spreads in Croatia, check the package.
What should I do? Do not eat the food if you are unsure. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Serbia · Notifier: Croatia
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