ethylene oxide in Locust bean gum (65,7 et 7,6 mg/kg - ppm) from Turkey
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- food additives and flavourings
- Hazard
- 2-chloroethanol - {pesticide residues} *** ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- France *** Türkiye
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Locust bean gum is a thickener used in some foods. It may contain small amounts of ethylene oxide, a chemical used to kill germs.
What's happening? Some batches of locust bean gum from Turkey have too much ethylene oxide. This is a safety risk.
Does this affect me? If you live in France or Germany, check any foods with locust bean gum. These could be desserts, sauces, or other products.
What should I do? Stop eating the product if you find it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: 2-chloroethanol - {pesticide residues} *** ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: France *** Türkiye · Notifier: France
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