Unauthorized substance ethylene oxide in tomato dip from Mexico
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- soups, broths, sauces and condiments
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Mexico
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A tomato dip from Mexico has too much ethylene oxide. This is a chemical sometimes used to kill germs.
What's happening? Germany found this dip at the border. They say it has too much ethylene oxide.
Does this affect me? If you bought this dip in Germany, it may be unsafe.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: soups, broths, sauces and condiments · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Mexico · Notifier: Germany
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