Elevated levels of sulphur dioxide detected in prawns (Nephrops Norvegicus) from Ireland
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- crustaceans and products thereof
- Hazard
- sulphite too high content - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- Ireland
- Notifier
- Ireland
What is this? Some prawns from Ireland have too much sulphur dioxide. This is a food additive sometimes used to keep seafood fresh.
What's happening? Ireland found high sulphur dioxide in prawns. France also got some of these prawns.
Does this affect me? If you bought prawns from Ireland, check if they are affected.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: crustaceans and products thereof · Hazard: sulphite too high content - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Ireland · Notifier: Ireland
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