chloramphenicol in Kings-Prawns
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- chloramphenicol prohibited substance - {residues of veterinary medicinal products}
- Origin
- Vietnam
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic not allowed in food. It can be harmful even in small amounts.
What's happening? Some prawns from Vietnam have too much chloramphenicol. These prawns were sold in the Netherlands and Germany.
Does this affect me? If you bought prawns from Vietnam, you might have some. Check where your prawns came from.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating prawns.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: chloramphenicol prohibited substance - {residues of veterinary medicinal products} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Netherlands
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