Recall action for carcinogenic substances Sunflower oil is being recalled

On sale at Rewe: Recall of sunflower oil from Monolith

The food manufacturer Monolith has a recall for sunflower oil "Salatoff", 1.0 liter, not refined, started with the best before 14.03.2018. The product exceeded the maximum amount of polycyclic hydrocarbons. These substances are considered carcinogenic.

Recall for sunflower oil

The Monolith Group recalls "Salatoff" sunflower oil, unrefined, in 1-liter bottles with a sell-by date of 14 March 2018. As the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety reports on its portal "Lebensmittelwarnung.de", the product exceeded the maximum amount of polycyclic hydrocarbons. These substances can endanger your health.

The Monolith Group recalls "Salatoff" sunflower oil, unrefined, in 1-liter bottles with a sell-by date of 14 March 2018. In the oil sold by Rewe, the maximum amount of polycyclic hydrocarbons has been exceeded. (Image: Syda Productions / fotolia.com)

Consumption is not recommended

"We advise against consumption of this product as a precaution," writes the manufacturer in a message.

According to the information, the oil was sold in markets of the retail chain Rewe in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia.

The product concerned can be returned in the respective market. The purchase price will be refunded.

Harmful substances

"Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are carcinogenic, can alter the genome and have reproductive properties," writes the Federal Environment Agency on its website.

The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) also points out that PAHs have "harmful properties".

Again and again, PAH are found in food. For example, Schneekoppe GmbH had to recall linseed oil last year after it had been found to have increased PAH levels. (Ad)