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🍎 Food FR February 18, 2021

tumeric powder

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Undecided
Category
herbs and spices
Hazard
ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
Origin
India
Notifier
France
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What is this? This is about turmeric powder, a yellow spice used in cooking. It may have a small amount of a pesticide called ethylene oxide.

What's happening? France found this pesticide in some turmeric powder from India. They are warning people to be careful.

Does this affect me? If you have turmeric powder from India, you might be affected. Check where your spice comes from.

What should I do? Stop using the spice if you are unsure. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have health concerns.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: France

First published
February 18, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.0852

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What is this product recall alert about?
tumeric powder. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: France
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 18, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
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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