Ethylene oxide in thickner (locust bean gum) used in ice cream
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- ices and desserts
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Sweden
- Notifier
- Sweden
What is this? Some ice cream may have a thickener called locust bean gum that has a small amount of a chemical called ethylene oxide.
What's happening? A country in Europe found this chemical in the thickener used in some ice creams. They are checking which brands might be affected.
Does this affect me? If you live in Sweden, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, or Iceland, check your ice cream at home.
What should I do? If you have ice cream with locust bean gum, ask your pharmacist or doctor if it is safe to eat.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: ices and desserts · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Sweden · Notifier: Sweden
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