Presence of ethylene oxide in senna leaves and pods from India
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- other food product / mixed
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some senna leaves and pods from India may have a chemical called ethylene oxide. This is a pesticide that should not be in food.
What's happening? France found ethylene oxide in these products. They are warning people to be careful.
Does this affect me? If you have senna leaves or pods from India, this may affect you.
What should I do? Stop using them and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need advice.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: France
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