Malachite green in Red-tailed Tinfoil Barb from Vietnam
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- malachite green unauthorised substance - {residues of veterinary medicinal products}
- Origin
- Vietnam
- Notifier
- Sweden
What is this? Some fish from Vietnam may have a chemical called malachite green. This is not allowed in food.
What's happening? Sweden found malachite green in Red-tailed Tinfoil Barb fish. This is a serious risk.
Does this affect me? If you bought this fish in Sweden, you may have it. Check your freezer or fridge.
What should I do? Do not eat the fish. Ask your doctor or pharmacist what to do next.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: malachite green unauthorised substance - {residues of veterinary medicinal products} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Sweden
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