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🍎 Food HR RO October 6, 2021

withdrawal from the market of muffin mix from Croatia containing xanthan gum from China exceeding the MRL for ethylene oxide

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
food additives and flavourings
Hazard
ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
Origin
China *** Croatia
Notifier
Croatia
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What is this? A muffin mix made in Croatia has too much ethylene oxide. Ethylene oxide is a chemical used to kill germs.

What's happening? The muffin mix has xanthan gum from China. The gum has more ethylene oxide than allowed. The mix was sold in Croatia and Romania.

Does this affect me? If you bought this muffin mix in Croatia or Romania, it might affect you.

What should I do? Stop eating the mix. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.

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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: China *** Croatia · Notifier: Croatia

First published
October 6, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.5369

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What is this product recall alert about?
withdrawal from the market of muffin mix from Croatia containing xanthan gum from China exceeding the MRL for ethylene oxide. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: China *** Croatia · Notifier: Croatia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 6, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Croatia and Romania.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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