Nitrofurans (NPAOZ) in frozen 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
- Ireland
What is this? Frozen shrimps from India may have a banned drug called nitrofurans. This drug should not be in food.
What's happening? Some frozen shrimps from India were found to have this banned drug. These shrimps were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you have frozen shrimps from India at home, you might be affected. Check your freezer.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
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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: Ireland
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