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🍎 Food PL January 15, 2024

Anisakis simplex in frozen burbot (Genypterus capensis) fillet from SA

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
fish and fish products
Hazard
Anisakis simplex parasitic infestation with - {parasitic infestation}
Origin
South Africa
Notifier
Poland
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What is this? A fish product from South Africa may have tiny worms called Anisakis simplex.

What's happening? Poland stopped some frozen burbot fillets at the border because they might be unsafe.

Does this affect me? Only if you bought these frozen fish fillets in Poland.

What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick after eating them.

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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: Anisakis simplex parasitic infestation with - {parasitic infestation} · Origin: South Africa · Notifier: Poland

First published
January 15, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.0292

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What is this product recall alert about?
Anisakis simplex in frozen burbot (Genypterus capensis) fillet from SA. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: Anisakis simplex parasitic infestation with - {parasitic infestation} · Origin: South Africa · Notifier: Poland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 15, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Poland.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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