ethylene oxide in Sumac from Turkey
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Sumac from Turkey may have a small amount of a chemical called ethylene oxide. This is a pesticide sometimes used on spices.
What's happening? France and Belgium have recalled some Turkish sumac because of this chemical. Experts are checking how much is in the spice.
Does this affect me? If you bought Turkish sumac in France or Belgium, you might have some at home.
What should I do? Stop using the sumac and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Notifier: France
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