Lack of veterinary checks on frozen Alaska pollack (Theragra chalcogramma) from the Russian Federation, via the Republic of Korea
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Origin
- Russia
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some frozen Alaska pollack from Russia came through South Korea. Officials did not do all the animal-health checks they should have.
What's happening? Germany found this problem after the fish arrived. The risk is low, but the checks were not complete.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought or ate this fish in Germany. Most people are not at risk.
What should I do? If you have this fish at home, throw it away or return it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: fish and fish products · Origin: Russia · Notifier: Germany
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