Nitrofurans (AOZ) in shrimps 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
- Belgium
What is this? Shrimps from India may have a banned drug called nitrofurans. This drug should not be in food.
What's happening? Belgium found this drug in some shrimps from India. They stopped these shrimps from entering the country.
Does this affect me? If you bought shrimps from India, check where they came from. Only shrimps from other places are safe.
What should I do? Throw away any Indian shrimps you have. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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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: Belgium
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