Exceedance of the maximum level of ethylene oxide in Vegetable-mushroom flakes in instant noodles from Republik of Korea
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- prepared dishes and snacks
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- South Korea
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some instant noodles from South Korea have too much ethylene oxide. This is a chemical sometimes used to kill germs.
What's happening? Germany found this problem and stopped the noodles at the border. They are not sure yet if it is dangerous.
Does this affect me? Only if you have these noodles from South Korea. They may be sold in Germany.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: prepared dishes and snacks · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: South Korea · Notifier: Germany
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