prohibited substance nitrofuran (metabolite) nitrofurazone (SEM) in animal casings from Albania
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Hazard
- semicarbazide (SEM) - {chemical contamination (other)}
- Origin
- Albania
- Notifier
- Croatia
What is this? Some animal casings from Albania have a banned chemical called nitrofurazone. This is a type of medicine used in animals that should not be in food.
What's happening? These casings were stopped at the border in Croatia and Austria. The chemical was found in them.
Does this affect me? If you bought animal casings from Albania, you might have this product. Check where your food comes from.
What should I do? Do not eat these casings. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: semicarbazide (SEM) - {chemical contamination (other)} · Origin: Albania · Notifier: Croatia
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