Presence of Nitrofurans (including furazolidone), a substance banned in foods of animal origin
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- nitrofuran (metabolite) furazolidone (AOZ) prohibited substance - {residues of veterinary medicinal products}
- Origin
- Vietnam
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some fish from Vietnam may have a banned drug called nitrofurans. This drug should not be in food.
What's happening? France found this drug in fish from Vietnam. The fish may still be in stores or homes.
Does this affect me? If you bought fish from Vietnam, you might have some. Check your freezer or fridge.
What should I do? Do not eat the fish. Ask your doctor or pharmacist what to do next.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: nitrofuran (metabolite) furazolidone (AOZ) prohibited substance - {residues of veterinary medicinal products} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: France
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