Contamination of zinc oxide with dioxins
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Not serious
- Categoria
- feed additives
- Origin
- Germany
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Zinc oxide is a mineral used in animal feed. Dioxins are harmful chemicals that can sometimes get into food by accident.
What's happening? Some zinc oxide feed additives were found to have small amounts of dioxins. This was reported as a safety check.
Does this affect me? If you eat meat, milk, or eggs from animals fed this zinc oxide, you may have been exposed. Belgium, Germany, and other countries were involved.
What should I do? If you are concerned, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. No further action is needed unless advised.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: feed additives · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Belgium
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