Presence of mercury above legal limits in swordfish from Spain
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- mercury - {heavy metals}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some swordfish from Spain may have too much mercury. Mercury is a metal that can be harmful if eaten too much.
What's happening? Italy found swordfish with mercury above the legal limit. These fish came from Spain.
Does this affect me? If you bought swordfish from Spain, you might be affected. This is mainly a concern in Italy and Spain.
What should I do? Do not eat the swordfish. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have eaten it and feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: mercury - {heavy metals} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Italy
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