Unauthorised pesticide residue ethylene oxide in organic spice mix from India via Germany
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Finland
What is this? A spice mix from India sold in Finland had a chemical called ethylene oxide. This is not allowed in organic foods.
What's happening? The spice mix was sent to Germany first, then to Finland. Tests found too much ethylene oxide in it.
Does this affect me? If you bought this spice mix in Finland, it might have the chemical.
What should I do? Stop using the spice mix. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Finland
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