Ethylene oxide in xanthan gum - at the level: LOT4211124160 - 0,69 mg/kg, LOT4211009056-0,35 mg/kg, LOT4211129192-0,50 mg/kg from China
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- food additives and flavourings
- Hazard
- 2-chloroethanol - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Poland
What is this? Xanthan gum is a thickener used in foods like sauces and desserts. It may contain a small amount of ethylene oxide, a chemical sometimes used in farming.
What's happening? Some batches of xanthan gum from China have been found to have ethylene oxide. Poland has stopped these batches from entering the country.
Does this affect me? If you live in Poland and have bought foods with xanthan gum, you may be affected. Check the label for the lot numbers listed.
What should I do? Do not eat foods with these lot numbers. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating these foods.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: 2-chloroethanol - {pesticide residues} · Origin: China · Notifier: Poland
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