glycidyl esters and 3-monochlor-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) in fortified powder from the Netherlands
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Hazard
- 3-monochlor-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) - {industrial contaminants} *** glycidyl esters - {industrial contaminants}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Some fortified powder foods may have small amounts of two chemicals called glycidyl esters and 3-MCPD. These can form during high-heat food making.
What's happening? A batch of fortified powder from the Netherlands was found to have these chemicals. The product was sold in several countries.
Does this affect me? If you bought or used fortified powder from the Netherlands, you might have this product. Check where you bought it.
What should I do? Stop using the powder. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell or need advice.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: 3-monochlor-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) - {industrial contaminants} *** glycidyl esters - {industrial contaminants} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Netherlands
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