presence of sulfite in shrimp from Venezuela
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- sulphite too high content - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- Venezuela
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Shrimp from Venezuela may have too much sulfite. Sulfite is a food additive sometimes used to keep shrimp looking fresh.
What's happening? France found high sulfite in some shrimp from Venezuela. These shrimp may not be safe to eat.
Does this affect me? If you bought shrimp from Venezuela, check if it is part of this recall. Stores in France may have pulled affected products.
What should I do? Do not eat the shrimp. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating shrimp. Return the shrimp to the store for a refund.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: sulphite too high content - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Venezuela · Notifier: France
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