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🍎 Food ES IT April 14, 2025

Mercurio por encima de los límites legales en rodajas de pez espada procedente de España /// Mercury above legal limits in swordfish slices from Spain

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
fish and fish products
Hazard
mercury - {heavy metals}
Origin
Spain
Notifier
Spain
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What is this? Some sliced swordfish from Spain has too much mercury. Mercury is a metal that can be harmful in large amounts.

What's happening? Spain found high mercury levels in swordfish slices. The product may have been sold in Spain and Italy.

Does this affect me? If you bought sliced swordfish from Spain, you might be affected. Check your freezer or fridge.

What should I do? Do not eat the swordfish. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.

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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: mercury - {heavy metals} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Spain

First published
April 14, 2025
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2025.2778

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What is this product recall alert about?
Mercurio por encima de los límites legales en rodajas de pez espada procedente de España /// Mercury above legal limits in swordfish slices from Spain. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: mercury - {heavy metals} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Spain
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 14, 2025 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Spain and Italy.
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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