Head of KLSH: Ice cream contaminated with ethylene oxide was marketed, the substance increases the risk of disease

2024-07-16 15:48:00, Aktualitet CNA

Head of KLSH: Ice cream contaminated with ethylene oxide was marketed, the

The head of KLSH, Arben Shehu. Source: LSA

The head of KLSH, Arben Shehu, said in the Economy and Finance Commission that in Albania, ice creams contaminated with ethylene oxide have been marketed, which cause tumors, leukemia and affect the reproductive capacity of men.

This statement caused debates during the meeting, where Shehu reported on the work of the institution he leads.

He said that there should be an analysis of the factors that have influenced the increase in tumor patients, mentioning the health situation.

Regarding the sale of contaminated ice creams, the head of the SSC said that the AKU was notified immediately and should have taken measures to stop their circulation, but claimed that the AKU did not take any action and did not block this product.

"On 27.7.2021, ice cream brands were discovered, ethylene oxide in ice creams produced in France, it was discovered by Spain, which then notified 47 countries in the ras system, about the contamination of ice cream with ethylene oxide in some ice creams. Then, on 30/7/2021, an email came from the leaders of AKU about this. AKU was notified immediately and should have taken measures to stop the circulation of contaminated ice creams. Ethylene oxide causes cancer, leukemia, affects reproductive capacity in men. AKU did not take any action, it did not block this product", emphasized Shehu.

Meanwhile, the socialist deputy, Blerina Gjylameti, drew attention to the way of using words that cause panic among citizens.

"This is a very sensitive issue. I heard that measures have not been taken by the AKU. Very accurate that a confrontation is needed. I searched the internet for the news. AKU has withdrawn it from the market. The provision of this information by you is of high sensitivity, as is health. To say that measures have not been taken, for me, is a very serious statement. To say today in 2024 that they still haven't recalled ice cream. The responsibility of the word is very great. I believe that we will have to be careful", said Gjylameti.

Shehu revealed that 13.2 tons of ice cream with ethylene oxide were consumed, as the products were sold mainly in: Tirana, Durrës, Fier, Elbasan, Vlorë, Berat, Lushnjë, Korçë, Shkodër, Sarandë, Krujë, Burrel, Peshkopi, Tropojë and Lezhë./ CNA