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🍎 Food BE June 28, 2021

Carbon monoxide treatment of frozen yellowfin tuna (Thunnus Albacares)

Classification
Fraud notification
Risk
No risk
Category
fish and fish products
Hazard
carbon monoxide treatment - {composition}
Origin
Vietnam
Notifier
Belgium
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What is this? Some frozen yellowfin tuna from Vietnam was treated with carbon monoxide. This gas can make old fish look fresher than it is.

What's happening? Belgium found this tuna and has told stores to stop selling it. The risk is low, but they want to be safe.

Does this affect me? If you bought frozen yellowfin tuna from Vietnam, check the package. This notice is for Belgium.

What should I do? Do not eat it if you have it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Classification: Fraud notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: carbon monoxide treatment - {composition} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Belgium

First published
June 28, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=FF21.3383

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What is this product recall alert about?
Carbon monoxide treatment of frozen yellowfin tuna (Thunnus Albacares). Classification: Fraud notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: carbon monoxide treatment - {composition} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Belgium
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 28, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Belgium.
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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