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New Nordic Blueberry Eyebright Supplement - recalled due to unauthorized pesticide
4 years ago •source fsai.ie
Ireland
The FSAI announced the recall of New Nordic Blueberry Eyebright Plus Food Supplement due to the presence of the unauthorized pesticide ethylene oxide in a batch of the ingredient calcium carbonate used in its production. Calcium carbonate can be considered as a mineral or as an approved food colourant (E 170) in the EU depending on its technological function in the food. Ethylene oxide is a pesticide that is not permitted for use in foods sold in the EU but is approved for use by other countries outside the EU.The recalled product is:
- New Nordic Blueberry Eyebright Plus Food Supplement, Mega 30 tablets, batch Code: 92628; Best Before Date: 04-2024
The consumption of foods containing ethylene oxide does not pose an acute risk to health, but there is an increased health risk if foods contaminated with ethylene oxide are consumed over a long period of time. Therefore, exposure to ethylene oxide needs to be minimised and contaminated product must be removed from the market.
In case you are experiencing food poisoning symptoms, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.
For more recall details check on FSAI website: www.fsai.ie/news_centre/food_alerts/eyebright_new_nordic_recall.html
Source: FSAI
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