PFOS in carp (Cyprinus carpio) of undetermined origin (Italy or Spain) via France
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- perfluorooctane sulphonic acid (PFOS) - {environmental pollutants}
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some carp may have a chemical called PFOS. PFOS can build up in fish from the environment.
What's happening? Carp sold in Belgium and France might have too much PFOS. These fish may have come from Italy, Spain, or France.
Does this affect me? If you ate carp recently, you might want to check. This warning is for people in Belgium and France.
What should I do? Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried. Do not eat carp until you check with them.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: perfluorooctane sulphonic acid (PFOS) - {environmental pollutants} · Notifier: Belgium
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