Chloramphenicol in shrimp skewers from the Netherlands
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- chloramphenicol prohibited substance - {residues of veterinary medicinal products}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Shrimp skewers from the Netherlands may have a small amount of a medicine called chloramphenicol. This medicine is not allowed in food.
What's happening? Some shrimp skewers sold in Germany and the Netherlands have been found with this medicine. The food safety teams are checking and removing them.
Does this affect me? If you bought shrimp skewers from the Netherlands, you might have some. Check your fridge or freezer.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating shrimp.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: chloramphenicol prohibited substance - {residues of veterinary medicinal products} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Germany
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