Unauthorised substance ethylene oxide in food supplements from the Netherlands
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some food supplements from the Netherlands may contain a chemical called ethylene oxide. This is not allowed in food.
What's happening? These supplements have been found with ethylene oxide. They are being recalled in several countries.
Does this affect me? If you bought food supplements from the Netherlands, check if yours is affected.
What should I do? Stop using the supplement and ask your pharmacist or doctor what to do next.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Germany
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