MERCURY IN FROZEN SWORDFISH (XIPHIAS GLADIUS) FROM SPAIN
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- mercury - {heavy metals}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Some frozen swordfish from Spain may have too much mercury. Mercury is a metal that can be harmful if eaten too much.
What's happening? Spain found high mercury in swordfish. Italy and Spain are warning people not to eat it.
Does this affect me? If you have frozen swordfish from Spain, you could be affected.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you ate it.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: mercury - {heavy metals} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Spain
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