High iodine content in dried seaweed from China, via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- iodine high content - {composition}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Dried seaweed from China may have too much iodine. This can be harmful if eaten a lot.
What's happening? Germany found high iodine in dried seaweed sold in the Netherlands. The product has been recalled.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried seaweed from China, check if it was recalled. People who eat a lot of seaweed may be at risk.
What should I do? Stop eating the seaweed. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried about iodine.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: iodine high content - {composition} · Origin: China · Notifier: Germany
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