Excessive sulfite content in shrimp from Italy/ Contenido excesivo de sulfitos en camarón procedente de Italia
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- crustaceans and products thereof
- Hazard
- E220- sulfur dioxide too high content - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Shrimp from Italy have too much sulfur dioxide, a food additive.
What's happening? Spain found the shrimp have too much sulfur dioxide. Italy and Spain are handling the issue.
Does this affect me? If you bought shrimp from Italy, check the package or ask the store.
What should I do? Do not eat them if you see signs of spoilage. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: crustaceans and products thereof · Hazard: E220- sulfur dioxide too high content - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Spain
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