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🍎 Food FR December 11, 2023

longe d'espadon — longe d'espadon

taux de mercure élevé 2.3mg/kg

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
longe d'espadon — longe d'espadon
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Do not eat, use or keep swordfish. It contains high levels of mercury and other metals. Eating too much can be harmful. Throw it away immediately.
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This alert was reported 1007 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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117 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? This is swordfish meat. It may have too much mercury, a metal that can be harmful if you eat too much of it.

What's happening? Some swordfish meat has high mercury levels. Eating too much can be dangerous.

Does this affect me? If you have swordfish meat at home, it may be unsafe.

What should I do? Stop using it. Throw it away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have eaten it.

🤖 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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Type: alimentation · Category: autres · Hazard: eléments traces métalliques (métaux lourds : plomb, mercure, cadmium...) · taux de mercure élevé 2.3mg/kg · dangereux si accumulation par consommation excessive · À faire: ne plus consommer · ne plus utiliser le produit · détruire le produit

First published
December 11, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/13134/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What is this safety alert alert about?
longe d'espadon — longe d'espadon. Do not eat, use or keep swordfish. It contains high levels of mercury and other metals. Eating too much can be harmful. Throw it away immediately.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 11, 2023 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
Read the full notice on the source authority site. If the alert mentions a specific batch or expiry date, check your supply against those details before continuing to use the product.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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