Nitrofurans (furazolidone) in frozen frog legs from Vietnam
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Hazard
- nitrofuran (metabolite) furazolidone (AOZ) prohibited substance - {residues of veterinary medicinal products}
- Origin
- Vietnam
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Frozen frog legs from Vietnam may have a banned drug called nitrofurans. This drug should not be in food.
What's happening? France found this banned drug in some frozen frog legs from Vietnam. They are warning people not to eat them.
Does this affect me? If you have frozen frog legs from Vietnam, you might be affected. Check your freezer.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: nitrofuran (metabolite) furazolidone (AOZ) prohibited substance - {residues of veterinary medicinal products} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: France
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