Unauthorised pesticide residue ethylene oxide in smoothie powder mix from Russia
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Notifier
- Finland
What is this? A smoothie powder mix from Russia has too much of a cleaning chemical called ethylene oxide. This is not allowed in food.
What's happening? Finland found this problem and stopped the mix from being sold. The product is no longer in stores.
Does this affect me? If you bought this smoothie powder mix, you may have some at home. Check your kitchen.
What should I do? Do not use the powder. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating it.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Notifier: Finland
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