Semicarbazide in salted pig casings from China
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- other food product / mixed
- Hazard
- semicarbazide (SEM) - {chemical contamination (other)}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Semicarbazide is a chemical that may sometimes be found in very small amounts in salted pig casings.
What's happening? Germany found semicarbazide in salted pig casings from China. The risk is not yet clear.
Does this affect me? If you eat foods with these casings, you may be exposed. Check where your food comes from.
What should I do? If you are worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: semicarbazide (SEM) - {chemical contamination (other)} · Origin: China · Notifier: Germany
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