Misleading origin information and sulfathiazole in honey from Poland
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- honey and royal jelly
- Hazard
- sulfadimidine unauthorised - {residues of veterinary medicinal products} *** sulfathiazole unauthorised - {residues of veterinary medicinal products}
- Origin
- Poland
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some honey from Poland may have small amounts of two medicines not allowed in food. These medicines are used for animals, not people.
What's happening? Germany found these medicines in the honey. The honey may also say the wrong country of origin.
Does this affect me? If you bought honey from Poland, check if it is part of this issue.
What should I do? Stop eating the honey. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: honey and royal jelly · Hazard: sulfadimidine unauthorised - {residues of veterinary medicinal products} *** sulfathiazole unauthorised - {residues of veterinary medicinal products} · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Germany
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