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26th August 2021
10:26am BST

While ethylene oxide is largely used to sterilise medical materials and instruments, it is not permitted for use in foods sold in the EU due to the risks from its toxicity.
It is approved for use in food by some countries outside of the EU, which may lead to food being treated with it before it is exported to countries within the EU.
In its recall notice, the FSAI said: "Although the consumption of the contaminated products does not pose an acute risk to health, there is an increased risk if there is continued consumption of ethylene oxide in contaminated food over a long period of time. Therefore, exposure to ethylene oxide needs to be minimised."
The food authority added that point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches, which have a best before date of April 2023 and a batch code of MI1096.
The recall of the ice-cream comes alongside another recall of products found to contain traces of ethylene oxide.
The FSAI was notified of Pukka Herbs UK's recall of several Organic Food Supplements, including ones for menopause and menstruation, due to the presence of the chemical.Explore more on these topics: