Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbon (MOAH) in palm stearin, from Malaysia
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- fats and oils
- Hazard
- mineral oil - {environmental pollutants}
- Origin
- Malaysia
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? This notice warns about a type of oil found in some palm stearin from Malaysia. Palm stearin is a fat used in foods.
What's happening? A check found a possible harmful substance in some palm stearin. This substance is called mineral oil.
Does this affect me? If you live in the Netherlands, some foods with this palm stearin may have been sold. Check your pantry if you have foods from Malaysia.
What should I do? Do not eat the food if you are unsure. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before eating it.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fats and oils · Hazard: mineral oil - {environmental pollutants} · Origin: Malaysia · Notifier: Netherlands
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