withdrawal from the market of emulsifying agents from France, containing locust bean gum from Turkey, exceeding the MRL for 2-chlorethanol
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Categoria
- food additives and flavourings
- Perigo
- 2-chloroethanol - {pesticide residues} *** ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- France *** Türkiye
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some food thickeners from France use a gum from Turkey. The gum has too much of a chemical called 2-chlorethanol.
What's happening? These thickeners are being taken off the market in several countries. They were sold in France, Belgium, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, and Suriname.
Does this affect me? If you bought foods with these thickeners, you may have eaten the chemical. Check your kitchen for products with these additives.
What should I do? Stop using the product. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating foods with these thickeners.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: 2-chloroethanol - {pesticide residues} *** ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: France *** Türkiye · Notifier: France
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