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