Ethylene oxide in xanthan gum from China via Denmark processed into ready-to-use glaze
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Categoria
- food additives and flavourings
- Perigo
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- China *** Denmark *** Germany *** Norway
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A food additive called xanthan gum may have a small amount of a chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical is sometimes used as a pesticide.
What's happening? Some xanthan gum made in China and sent through Denmark may have ethylene oxide in it. This affects ready-to-use glaze products.
Does this affect me? People in Germany, Austria, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Norway, or Sweden may have bought these products.
What should I do? If you have this product, ask your pharmacist or doctor before using it. Do not throw it away until you check with them.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: China *** Denmark *** Germany *** Norway · Notifier: Germany
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