Fillets of Southwest Atlantic hake (Merluccius hubbsi)
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- total volatile basic nitrogen too high content - {organoleptic aspects}
- Origin
- Argentina
- Notifier
- Portugal
What is this? Frozen fillets of a fish called Southwest Atlantic hake. The fish may have too much of a natural chemical that can make it smell or taste bad.
What's happening? Portugal stopped some shipments of this fish from Argentina because tests showed the chemical level was too high.
Does this affect me? If you bought frozen hake fillets in Portugal, check the package. It may say “Argentina” on it.
What should I do? Do not eat the fish if it smells or tastes bad. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating it.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: total volatile basic nitrogen too high content - {organoleptic aspects} · Origin: Argentina · Notifier: Portugal
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