Aug 6th, 2021
2 mins
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has been made aware that the pesticide, ethylene oxide (ETO), has been detected in locust bean gum (LBG), also known as the food additive E410. This has resulted in ETO also being found in some food and feed products containing LBG (E410) in Europe. ETO is not approved for use in food in the UK or the EU. The detection of ETO in LBG follows previous issues with its unauthorised use in other products such as sesame seeds and dried herbs and spices.
Since any contaminated LBG is not in compliance with legislation, the FSA is advising businesses that products manufactured using LBG known to be contaminated with ethylene oxide should not be placed on the market, and any stock placed on the market should be withdrawn.
To read the latest advice issued by FSA in full, please click here: FSA advice on ETO in Locust Bean Gum E410.
