Ethylene oxide in spices (curry) from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some spices from India may have a chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical is used to kill germs but can be harmful if eaten too much.
What's happening? France found too much ethylene oxide in some spice shipments from India. These spices were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought spices from India, check the package. This mostly affects people who use a lot of these spices.
What should I do? Stop using the spices if you are worried. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have health concerns.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: France
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