Residues of Antimicrobials in Prawns
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- crustaceans and products thereof
- Hazard
- tetracycline residue level above MRL - {residues of veterinary medicinal products}
- Origin
- Vietnam
- Notifier
- Ireland
What is this? Some prawns from Vietnam have too much tetracycline, a medicine used for animals. This is not safe to eat.
What's happening? Ireland found these prawns and told stores to stop selling them. The problem is now fixed.
Does this affect me? If you bought prawns from Vietnam, check if they are part of this recall.
What should I do? Do not eat the prawns. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: crustaceans and products thereof · Hazard: tetracycline residue level above MRL - {residues of veterinary medicinal products} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Ireland
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