Pharmacologically active substances doxycycline, sulfamethoxazole and tetracycline in shrimps from Vietnam
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- crustaceans and products thereof
- Hazard
- doxycycline residue level above MRL - {residues of veterinary medicinal products} *** sulfamethoxazole unauthorised - {residues of veterinary medicina
- Origin
- Vietnam
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some frozen shrimps from Vietnam may have small amounts of medicines used in animals. These medicines are not allowed in food.
What's happening? Germany found these medicines in the shrimps. The country told shops and buyers to stop selling them.
Does this affect me? If you bought frozen shrimps from Vietnam, you might have some at home.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. If you feel unwell, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: crustaceans and products thereof · Hazard: doxycycline residue level above MRL - {residues of veterinary medicinal products} *** sulfamethoxazole unauthorised - {residues of veterinary medicina · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Germany
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