SO2 and sulphites in frozen white shrimp from Italy
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- crustaceans and products thereof
- Hazard
- sulphur dioxide (SO2) - {chemical contamination (other)}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Some frozen white shrimp from Italy may have a chemical called sulphur dioxide (SO2). This is not safe for some people.
What's happening? The shrimp might have too much SO2. This is a problem for people who are sensitive to it.
Does this affect me? If you bought frozen white shrimp from Italy, this could affect you. People with asthma or sulphite allergies are at risk.
What should I do? Stop eating the shrimp. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: crustaceans and products thereof · Hazard: sulphur dioxide (SO2) - {chemical contamination (other)} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Spain
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