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🍎 Food FR PT January 27, 2021

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
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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

First published
January 27, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.0430

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What is this product recall alert about?
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
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 27, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France and Portugal.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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