withdrawal of soft cheese from Poland containing a stabiliser additive from Turkey exceeding the MRL for ethylene oxide
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- milk and milk products
- Origin
- Poland *** Türkiye
- Notifier
- Poland
What is this? Some soft cheese from Poland has too much of a chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical is sometimes used to clean food but can be unsafe in large amounts.
What's happening? The cheese has been taken off store shelves because it has too much ethylene oxide. Many countries are warning people not to eat it.
Does this affect me? If you bought soft cheese from Poland, check if it is part of this recall. People in many countries may be affected.
What should I do? Do not eat the cheese. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating it.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: milk and milk products · Origin: Poland *** Türkiye · Notifier: Poland
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