Unauthorised substance matrine in licorice powder
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- other food product / mixed
- Hazard
- matrine unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Denmark *** Israel
- Notifier
- Denmark
What is this? Licorice powder is a spice used in food. Matrine is a chemical sometimes found in pesticides.
What's happening? Some licorice powder sold in Denmark and Israel was found to have matrine. This was not allowed.
Does this affect me? If you bought licorice powder in Denmark, Finland, Germany, or Norway, check it.
What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: matrine unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Denmark *** Israel · Notifier: Denmark
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