PFOA in bivalve molluscs
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- chemical contamination risk - {chemical contamination (other)}
- Origin
- Vietnam
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Some shellfish from Vietnam may have a small amount of a chemical called PFOA. This is a man-made substance sometimes used in non-stick coatings.
What's happening? The Netherlands found PFOA in certain clams and oysters shipped from Vietnam. These shellfish are being taken off store shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought clams or oysters from Vietnam recently, this may affect you. Check where your shellfish came from.
What should I do? Do not eat these shellfish. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: chemical contamination risk - {chemical contamination (other)} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Netherlands
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