Ethylene oxide in locust bean gum, processed in spice mixtures from Germany
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- food additives and flavourings
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Germany *** Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Locust bean gum is a thickener used in some foods. It may have a small amount of a chemical called ethylene oxide.
What's happening? Some spice mixes made in Germany have this gum with ethylene oxide. This is not safe.
Does this affect me? People in Germany or the Netherlands may have bought foods with these spice mixes.
What should I do? Check any spice mixes you have. If unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Germany *** Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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