Nitrofuran metabolite furazolidone in frozen prawns from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- crustaceans and products thereof
- Hazard
- nitrofuran (metabolite) furazolidone (AOZ) prohibited substance - {residues of veterinary medicinal products}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Frozen prawns from India may have a banned drug called furazolidone. This drug should not be in food.
What's happening? Germany found this problem and stopped the prawns at the border. They are not safe to eat.
Does this affect me? If you have frozen prawns from India, you might have some. Check where they came from.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick. Throw them away safely.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: crustaceans and products thereof · Hazard: nitrofuran (metabolite) furazolidone (AOZ) prohibited substance - {residues of veterinary medicinal products} · Origin: India · Notifier: Germany
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