Mineral oil components (MOSH/MOAH) in olive pomace oil from Spain via Germany
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- fats and oils
- Hazard
- mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) - {environmental pollutants} *** mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH) - {environmental pollutants}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some olive pomace oil may contain small amounts of mineral oil parts called MOSH and MOAH. These can come from the environment.
What's happening? Germany found these parts in olive pomace oil from Spain. The oil was sold in Germany and other EU countries.
Does this affect me? If you bought olive pomace oil in Germany, Austria, Belgium, or France, check your bottle.
What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fats and oils · Hazard: mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) - {environmental pollutants} *** mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH) - {environmental pollutants} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Germany
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