Latest news with #E171
LeMonde
4 days ago
- Health
- LeMonde
Titanium dioxide particles found in human and animal milk
After pesticides, heavy metals and forever chemicals, yet another substance must be added to the toxic cocktail to monitor in our bodies: titanium dioxide, which is suspected of being a potential carcinogen for humans. Titanium dioxide particles have been detected in breast milk, infant formula and commercially sold animal milk, according to research by scientists from the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE), the AP-HP Paris public hospital network and the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS). The study was published on Wednesday, July 23, in the journal Science of the Total Environment. These findings are all the more alarming given that titanium dioxide has been banned as a food additive – the widely criticized E171 coloring – in France since 2020, and across Europe since 2022. Though it was long used as a white pigment and opacifier in food – particularly in candy, chewing gum, biscuits and ice cream – titanium dioxide continues to be widely employed in a multitude of everyday products: medication, toothpaste, sunscreen and makeup, as well as food packaging, paint, paper and more.
Muscat Daily
24-03-2025
- Health
- Muscat Daily
Warning issued over unsafe Tahini
By OUR CORRESPONDENT Muscat – The Food Safety and Quality Centre has issued a warning to consumers regarding the Althiqa brand Tahini, urging them to avoid consumption and dispose off the product immediately. The warning comes after the detection of titanium dioxide (E171), a substance prohibited in food products under Ministerial Resolution No. 2023/11. The affected product, sourced from Anbar Market Control Centres. It comes in a 400-gram package and has expiry dates of March 2024 and March 2026. The batch number is ON110022, and the product originates from the United Arab Emirates. Authorities have confirmed that the product has been withdrawn from the market to prevent further distribution. Consumers who have already purchased the tahini are strongly advised to dispose of it safely and avoid consumption. Those with concerns are encouraged to contact the Food Safety and Quality Centre for further guidance.
