Ethylene oxide in Madras Curry Powder
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? A spice mix called Madras Curry Powder may have a chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical is used in some cleaning products, not meant to be in food.
What's happening? Some Madras Curry Powder from India has too much ethylene oxide. This was found in several European countries.
Does this affect me? If you have Madras Curry Powder at home, you might be affected. Check the country where you bought it.
What should I do? Do not eat the curry powder. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick after eating it.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Netherlands
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