unauthorised substance ethylene oxide in dried shallotts from India
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Dried shallots from India may have a chemical used to kill germs. This chemical is not allowed in food sold in Europe.
What's happening? France found this chemical in dried shallots from India. The food is being checked in France and Portugal.
Does this affect me? You may have bought dried shallots from India. Check where your food came from.
What should I do? If you have dried shallots from India, ask your doctor or pharmacist before eating them.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: France
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