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Unauthorised substance ethylene oxide in emulsifying agent from France

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Undecided
Category
other food product / mixed
Hazard
ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
Origin
France *** Poland
Notifier
France
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What is this? A food product from France may contain a chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical is sometimes used in small amounts as a pesticide.

What's happening? Officials found ethylene oxide in an ingredient from France. They are checking where this ingredient has been sent.

Does this affect me? This may affect people in many countries who bought food with this ingredient. Check if you have food from France.

What should I do? If you are worried, ask your pharmacist or doctor. Do not eat the food if you are unsure.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: France *** Poland · Notifier: France

First published
November 26, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.6443

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What is this product recall alert about?
Unauthorised substance ethylene oxide in emulsifying agent from France. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: France *** Poland · Notifier: France
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 26, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France, CHINA, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, INDIA, ISRAEL, Italy, KUWAIT, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, SOUTH KOREA, Spain, and TüRKIYE.
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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