Vanilla flavouring from Italy, Paneangeli Vanillina, is being withdrawn from the market as a precaution because of the risk it contained the chemical toluene.

The Environmental Health Directorate warned against consuming the product that comes in one gram bags, containing two packets weighing 0.5g each.

The product is used to add vanilla flavouring to cakes and similar desserts.

For information call the directorate on 2133 7333 from 8 a.m. till 2 p.m.

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