unauthorised substance ethylene oxide in chili flavoured instant noodles from Philippines
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- other food product / mixed
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Philippines
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Some chili-flavoured instant noodles from the Philippines may contain a chemical called ethylene oxide. This is a pesticide that should not be in food.
What's happening? These noodles have been sold in several European countries. They have been recalled because they may be unsafe.
Does this affect me? If you bought these noodles in the listed countries, you might have them at home. Do not eat them.
What should I do? Throw the noodles away or return them to the store. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Philippines · Notifier: Netherlands
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