too high level of 3-MCPD in degummed corn oil from Brazil / Presencia elevada de 3-MCPD en aceite de maíz desgomado de Brasil
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fats and oils
- Hazard
- 3-monochlor-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) - {industrial contaminants}
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? This is about corn oil from Brazil that may have too much of a chemical called 3-MCPD.
What's happening? Some of this oil has been found with high levels of 3-MCPD. This is not safe for people to eat.
Does this affect me? If you have bought degummed corn oil from Brazil, you may be affected.
What should I do? Stop using the oil and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any health concerns.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fats and oils · Hazard: 3-monochlor-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) - {industrial contaminants} · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Spain
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