Mercury in chilled swordfish from Spain
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- mercury - {heavy metals}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Some chilled swordfish from Spain may have too much mercury. Mercury is a metal that can be harmful if eaten often.
What's happening? Spain found high mercury in swordfish sold in Spain, France, and Italy. The fish may still be in stores or homes.
Does this affect me? If you bought chilled swordfish from Spain, you might have it. Mercury is more risky for children and pregnant women.
What should I do? Do not eat the swordfish. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you ate it and feel worried.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: mercury - {heavy metals} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Spain
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