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🍎 Food LV August 10, 2023

Dead parasites (Anisakidae) in frozen Spotted catfish (Anarhichas minor) from Norway

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
fish and fish products
Hazard
Anisakis parasitic infestation with - {parasitic infestation}
Origin
Norway
Notifier
Latvia
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What is this? Some frozen Spotted catfish from Norway may have tiny dead worms called Anisakidae.

What's happening? The fish was sold in Latvia but has been taken off the shelves.

Does this affect me? If you bought this fish, do not eat it.

What should I do? Return it to the store or throw it away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: Anisakis parasitic infestation with - {parasitic infestation} · Origin: Norway · Notifier: Latvia

First published
August 10, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA23.5422

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What is this product recall alert about?
Dead parasites (Anisakidae) in frozen Spotted catfish (Anarhichas minor) from Norway. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: Anisakis parasitic infestation with - {parasitic infestation} · Origin: Norway · Notifier: Latvia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 10, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Latvia.
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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