Fipronil in Pangasius fillet from Vietnam via Germany
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- fipronil unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Vietnam
- Notifier
- Austria
What is this? Some pangasius fish fillets from Vietnam may have a small amount of a pesticide called fipronil.
What's happening? Austria found this problem and told Germany, where the fish were sold.
Does this affect me? If you bought pangasius fillets in Austria, check if they came from Vietnam.
What should I do? Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have health concerns. Return the fish to the store if you're worried.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: fipronil unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Austria
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