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🍎 Food EUROPEAN COMMISSION IE September 9, 2024

IOC sampling for steroids not undertaken on Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) from the United Kingdom

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Not serious
Category
fish and fish products
Origin
United Kingdom
Notifier
European Commission
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What is this? This is about fish from the United Kingdom. Tests were planned to check for steroids in Atlantic salmon.

What's happening? The tests were not done. No steroids were found in these fish.

Does this affect me? If you eat Atlantic salmon from the UK, this does not change anything.

What should I do? Keep eating as usual. If you have questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

🤖 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: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: fish and fish products · Origin: United Kingdom · Notifier: European Commission

First published
September 9, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.6772

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What is this product recall alert about?
IOC sampling for steroids not undertaken on Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) from the United Kingdom. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: fish and fish products · Origin: United Kingdom · Notifier: European Commission
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 9, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: EUROPEAN COMMISSION and Ireland.
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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