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🍎 Food DE AT January 27, 2023

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
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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

First published
January 27, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.0669

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What is this product recall alert about?
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
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 27, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Austria.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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