Glycidyl ester in avocado oil
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fats and oils
- Hazard
- glycidyl esters - {industrial contaminants}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Avocado oil may contain a chemical called glycidyl ester. This can form when oils are heated too much.
What's happening? Some avocado oil sold in the Netherlands and Belgium has too much of this chemical. The seller has taken it off the shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought avocado oil in the Netherlands or Belgium, check your bottle.
What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any concerns.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fats and oils · Hazard: glycidyl esters - {industrial contaminants} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Netherlands
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