Presence of ethylene oxide in ice cream
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- ices and desserts
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some ice cream may have a small amount of a chemical called ethylene oxide. This is a pesticide sometimes used on plants.
What's happening? Ice cream sold in France, Belgium, and Portugal has been found to have ethylene oxide. The amount is small but could be unsafe.
Does this affect me? If you bought ice cream in France, Belgium, or Portugal, this may affect you.
What should I do? Do not eat the ice cream. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: ices and desserts · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: France · Notifier: France
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