Possible exceedance of the max. limit for glycidol in crackers from the NL
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- glycidyl esters - {industrial contaminants}
- Origin
- Philippines
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some crackers may have a little too much of a substance called glycidol. Glycidol can form when oils are heated at high temperatures.
What's happening? A country found crackers with glycidol above the safe limit. These crackers came from the Philippines.
Does this affect me? If you have bought crackers from Germany, check if they are part of this issue.
What should I do? Stop eating the crackers if they are part of the recall. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: glycidyl esters - {industrial contaminants} · Origin: Philippines · Notifier: Germany
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