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 chemical called PFOA. This chemical can be harmful if eaten too much.
What's happening? The Netherlands found PFOA in bivalve molluscs from Vietnam. These are shellfish like clams or oysters.
Does this affect me? If you ate shellfish from Vietnam recently, you might be at risk. Check where your shellfish came from.
What should I do? Stop eating these shellfish. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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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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