Etylene oxide in bread and pizza mix from Italy
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Some bread and pizza mixes from Italy may have a small amount of a chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical is not safe to eat.
What's happening? These foods have been sold in the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Russia, Spain, and Turkey. They are being taken off store shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought bread or pizza mix from Italy in these countries, you may have some at home.
What should I do? Do not eat the food. Throw it away or return it to the store. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Netherlands
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