Ethylene oxyde in curry
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Curry spices may have a small amount of a chemical called ethylene oxide. This is a pesticide sometimes used on herbs.
What's happening? Some curry spice products in France were found to have ethylene oxide. The government has warned people not to eat them.
Does this affect me? If you bought curry spices in France, this might affect you. The risk is small but serious.
What should I do? Stop using the curry spices. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: France
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