unauthorized substance ethylene oxide in fruit desserts from Germany
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- other food product / mixed
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Germany
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some fruit desserts from Germany have a chemical called ethylene oxide. This is not allowed in food.
What's happening? Germany found this chemical in these desserts. The desserts were sold in Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic.
Does this affect me? If you bought these desserts in those countries, you may have them. Check your fridge or cupboard.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Germany
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