ETHYLENE OXIDE IN SESAME SEEDS USED AS AN INGREDIENT IN MINI-BURGERS FROM FRANCE
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- France *** India
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Some sesame seeds used to make mini-burgers may have a small amount of a chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical is sometimes used to kill germs on food.
What's happening? Mini-burgers sold in France, Spain, and Ireland may have sesame seeds with ethylene oxide. The risk is not yet clear.
Does this affect me? If you bought mini-burgers in France, Spain, or Ireland, check the package. You may have some at home.
What should I do? Do not eat the mini-burgers if you see sesame seeds listed. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: France *** India · Notifier: Spain
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