Ethylene Oxide (EtO) Tag

Reformulated products get recalled when the formula changes but the label, allergen statement or supplier evidence does not. In FDA data for fiscal 2013–2019, labelling errors caused 71.1% of major-allergen recalls with a known root...

Ethylene oxide (EtO) is a carcinogenic fumigant banned in the EU, yet it keeps resurfacing in imported spices, seeds, herbs and supplements. Residues are assessed together with its reaction product, 2-chloroethanol (2-CE). [1] [2] The...