(Leuco)malachite green in fish.
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- leucomalachite green prohibited substance - {residues of veterinary medicinal products}
- Origin
- Vietnam
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Some fish from Vietnam may have a banned chemical called leucomalachite green. This chemical should not be in food.
What's happening? The Netherlands stopped some fish from Vietnam at the border because they found this chemical.
Does this affect me? If you bought fish from Vietnam, check where it came from. This may include smoked or frozen fish.
What should I do? Do not eat the fish if you are unsure. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: leucomalachite green prohibited substance - {residues of veterinary medicinal products} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Netherlands
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