High level of mercury (Hg) in frozen swordfish from Spain
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- mercury - {heavy metals}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some frozen swordfish from Spain has too much mercury. Mercury is a metal that can be harmful if you eat too much.
What's happening? Italy found high mercury in swordfish from Spain. The fish may still be in stores or homes.
Does this affect me? If you have frozen swordfish from Spain, you might be affected.
What should I do? Do not eat the fish. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: mercury - {heavy metals} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Italy
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