Unauthorised substance ethylene oxide in raw material Citrus sinensis extract from China used in the manufacture of food supplements
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- other food product / mixed
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Some food supplements made with orange extract from China may have a harmful chemical called ethylene oxide.
What's happening? Officials found ethylene oxide in these supplements. They are warning people not to eat them.
Does this affect me? This recall is in Spain and France. If you have supplements with orange extract from China, you may be at risk.
What should I do? Stop eating the supplement and ask your pharmacist or doctor what to do next.
🤖 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: Serious · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: China · Notifier: Spain
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