MOSH and MOSH analogues in extra virgin olive oil from Portugal
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fats and oils
- Origin
- Portugal
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some extra virgin olive oils from Portugal have small amounts of MOSH and MOSH-like substances. These are types of oils that can sometimes be found in food.
What's happening? Germany found these substances in some olive oils and told Portugal. Portugal fixed the issue, so the problem is now solved.
Does this affect me? If you bought extra virgin olive oil from Portugal recently, check if it was recalled. Most people are not affected.
What should I do? If you have the oil, stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fats and oils · Origin: Portugal · Notifier: Germany
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