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Erhöhter Quecksilbergehalt in gefrorenem Fisch aus Indien

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
fish and fish products
Hazard
mercury - {heavy metals}
Origin
India
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Some frozen fish from India has too much mercury. Mercury is a metal that can be harmful if you eat too much.

What's happening? Germany found high mercury in frozen fish from India. The fish may have been sold in Germany, Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg.

Does this affect me? You might have bought this fish. Check your freezer if you have frozen fish from India.

What should I do? Do not eat the fish. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.

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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: mercury - {heavy metals} · Origin: India · Notifier: Germany

First published
April 29, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2020.1803

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What is this product recall alert about?
Erhöhter Quecksilbergehalt in gefrorenem Fisch aus Indien. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: mercury - {heavy metals} · Origin: India · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 29, 2020 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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