Dioxins and PCB in mackerel from Belgium
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- ndl-PCB - {chemical contamination (other)}
- Origin
- Belgium
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Some mackerel from Belgium has a small amount of harmful chemicals called dioxins and PCBs.
What's happening? These chemicals can be unsafe if eaten too often. The mackerel has been recalled.
Does this affect me? If you bought mackerel from Belgium, check if it is part of this recall.
What should I do? Do not eat the mackerel. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: ndl-PCB - {chemical contamination (other)} · Origin: Belgium · Notifier: Netherlands
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