N-nitrosodimethylamine in beer from Germany
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- alcoholic beverages
- Hazard
- nitrosamines - {biological contaminants}
- Origin
- Germany
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some beers from Germany may have a small amount of a chemical called nitrosamines. This chemical can be harmful if eaten in large amounts over time.
What's happening? Germany found nitrosamines in some beers. These beers were sold in many countries, including the U.S. and Europe.
Does this affect me? If you drank these beers often over a long time, you might be at risk. The risk is small for most people.
What should I do? Stop drinking the beer if you have it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: alcoholic beverages · Hazard: nitrosamines - {biological contaminants} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Germany
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