Ethylene oxide in spice preparation from Lebanon, via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Lebanon
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A spice mix from Lebanon may have a harmful chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical is not allowed in food.
What's happening? Some of these spice mixes were sent to many European countries. They might still be in stores or homes.
Does this affect me? If you have spice mixes from Lebanon, you might be affected. Check your spices.
What should I do? Stop using the spice mix. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Lebanon · Notifier: Germany
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