Unauthorised substance ethylene oxide (sum of 2-chloroethanol and ethylene oxide, expressed as ethylene oxide) in spice sauce from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- soups, broths, sauces and condiments
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A spice sauce from India has too much of a chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical is sometimes used in farming but is not allowed in food.
What's happening? Germany found this problem and stopped the sauce from being sold. The recall is now over.
Does this affect me? Only people who bought this sauce in Germany might have it. Check if you have any left.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: soups, broths, sauces and condiments · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Germany
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