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🍎 Food DE July 16, 2020

Cadmium in cuttlefish from Vietnam

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Serious
Category
cephalopods and products thereof
Hazard
cadmium - {heavy metals}
Origin
Vietnam
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Cuttlefish from Vietnam may have too much cadmium. Cadmium is a metal that can be harmful if eaten in large amounts.

What's happening? Germany found high cadmium in some cuttlefish from Vietnam. These products may be unsafe.

Does this affect me? If you bought cuttlefish from Vietnam, you might be affected. Check your food.

What should I do? Stop eating the cuttlefish. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.

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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: cephalopods and products thereof · Hazard: cadmium - {heavy metals} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Germany

First published
July 16, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2020.2908

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What is this product recall alert about?
Cadmium in cuttlefish from Vietnam. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: cephalopods and products thereof · Hazard: cadmium - {heavy metals} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 16, 2020 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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