Unauthorised substance ethylene oxide (sum of 2-chloroethanol and ethylene oxide, expressed as ethylene oxide) in spice mixture from Pakistan, via the United Kingdom
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- 2-chloroethanol - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Pakistan
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A spice mix from Pakistan may have a small amount of a chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical is not allowed in food.
What's happening? Germany found this spice mix in the United Kingdom. It was sold in Germany and the UK.
Does this affect me? If you bought this spice mix, you might have it. Check your spices at home.
What should I do? Stop using the spice mix. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: 2-chloroethanol - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Pakistan · Notifier: Germany
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