Glycidol and 3-monochloro-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) in snacks from the Islamic Republic of Iran via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- prepared dishes and snacks
- Hazard
- 3-monochlor-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) - {industrial contaminants} *** glycidyl esters - {industrial contaminants}
- Origin
- Iran
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some snacks from Iran may have small amounts of two chemicals called glycidol and 3-MCPD. These can form during food making.
What's happening? Germany found these chemicals in snacks sent from Iran through the Netherlands. The snacks may still be in stores.
Does this affect me? People in Germany, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, or Sweden who bought these snacks might have them.
What should I do? If you have these snacks, throw them away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: prepared dishes and snacks · Hazard: 3-monochlor-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) - {industrial contaminants} *** glycidyl esters - {industrial contaminants} · Origin: Iran · Notifier: Germany
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