Unauthorised substance ethylene oxide in binders for ice cream production from Germany
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- food additives and flavourings
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Germany *** Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some ice-cream binders from Germany have a chemical called ethylene oxide. This is not allowed in food.
What's happening? Germany found ethylene oxide in these binders. They told other countries to be careful.
Does this affect me? If you bought ice cream made with these binders in Germany, it might be affected.
What should I do? Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have health concerns. Do not eat the ice cream if you are worried.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Germany *** Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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