ethylene oxide in ingredient “Lygomme” (Emuls/Stabiliser Blend FM4600) used in ice cream made in France
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Categoria
- ices and desserts
- Perigo
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Lithuania
What is this? A food safety notice says some ice cream made in France may have a small amount of a chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical is sometimes used as a pesticide.
What's happening? Ice cream made in France was found to have ethylene oxide in one of its ingredients. The ingredient is called “Lygomme” and is used to thicken or stabilize the ice cream.
Does this affect me? This notice is for people in Lithuania and Latvia who may have bought this ice cream. If you live in another country, this may not affect you.
What should I do? If you have this ice cream and are worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before eating it.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: ices and desserts · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: France · Notifier: Lithuania
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