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🍎 Food DK December 30, 2024

Three batches of Glycerin (E422) with too high a content of 3-MCPD, received from Germany

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
food additives and flavourings
Origin
Germany
Notifier
Denmark
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What is this? Glycerin (E422) is a food additive used to keep foods moist. Too much 3-MCPD in it can be unsafe.

What's happening? Three batches of glycerin from Germany had unsafe levels of 3-MCPD. Denmark reported this to the EU.

Does this affect me? Only if you bought foods in Denmark that used these batches. Most people are not affected.

What should I do? If worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist before changing your diet.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: food additives and flavourings · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Denmark

First published
December 30, 2024
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA24.9633

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What is this product recall alert about?
Three batches of Glycerin (E422) with too high a content of 3-MCPD, received from Germany. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: food additives and flavourings · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Denmark
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 30, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Denmark.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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