Mercury in Swordfish
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- mercury - {heavy metals}
- Origin
- Mozambique
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some swordfish may have too much mercury. Mercury is a metal that can be harmful if eaten too much.
What's happening? Germany found high mercury in swordfish from Mozambique. They stopped the fish from entering the country.
Does this affect me? If you bought swordfish recently, check where it came from. This warning is for Germany.
What should I do? If you ate swordfish and feel unwell, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Do not eat swordfish from Mozambique.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: mercury - {heavy metals} · Origin: Mozambique · Notifier: Germany
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