sulphite undeclared on frozen raw whiteleg shrimp tails (Penaeus vannamei) from Vietnam
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- crustaceans and products thereof
- Hazard
- sulphur unauthorised substance - {chemical contamination (other)}
- Origin
- Vietnam
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some frozen raw whiteleg shrimp tails from Vietnam may have a hidden chemical called sulphite. Sulphite is not allowed in these shrimp.
What's happening? Germany found these shrimp with undeclared sulphite. They recalled them. Austria also warned people about them.
Does this affect me? If you bought frozen raw whiteleg shrimp tails from Vietnam, you might have them. Check your freezer.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: crustaceans and products thereof · Hazard: sulphur unauthorised substance - {chemical contamination (other)} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Germany
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