Unauthorized substance ethylene oxide in turmeric from India
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Germany *** India
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some turmeric from India has a chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical should not be in food.
What's happening? Germany found this chemical in turmeric from India. They are warning people about it.
Does this affect me? If you have turmeric from India, you might be affected. Check your spices at home.
What should I do? Stop using the turmeric. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Germany *** India · Notifier: Germany
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