Perchlorate 0.087 ppm in Huai Shon (wild yam) from China
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- perchlorate - {environmental pollutants}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Huai Shon (wild yam) from China may have a small amount of perchlorate. Perchlorate is a chemical sometimes found in soil or water.
What's happening? Some batches of this wild yam have been found to contain perchlorate. It has been reported in several European countries.
Does this affect me? If you bought wild yam from China, you might be affected. Check where your yam came from.
What should I do? Do not eat it if you are unsure. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before eating it.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: perchlorate - {environmental pollutants} · Origin: China · Notifier: Netherlands
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