Herbal extract powder contaminated with ethylene oxide from India
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Categoria
- food additives and flavourings
- Perigo
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India *** Spain
- Notifier
- France
What is this? A powder made from a plant extract may have a harmful chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical is sometimes used to kill germs on spices or herbs.
What's happening? Some of this powder from India was found to have too much ethylene oxide. It was sold in a few countries, including France and Spain.
Does this affect me? If you bought this powder in France, Spain, or other listed places, you might have some at home.
What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any health concerns.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India *** Spain · Notifier: France
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