Ethylenoxid in locust bean gum and related products
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- food additives and flavourings
- Hazard
- 2-chloroethanol - {pesticide residues} *** ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Belgium *** Denmark *** Germany *** Türkiye
- Notifier
- Denmark
What is this? Some foods use a thickener called locust bean gum. Very small amounts of a chemical called ethylene oxide may be in it.
What's happening? Some products with locust bean gum have too much ethylene oxide. This is not safe.
Does this affect me? If you live in Denmark, Belgium, Germany, or nearby countries, check your food.
What should I do? Look at the package. If you see locust bean gum, ask your pharmacist or doctor if you should stop eating it.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: 2-chloroethanol - {pesticide residues} *** ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Belgium *** Denmark *** Germany *** Türkiye · Notifier: Denmark
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