Sulphur dioxide in shrimps from the Netherlands
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- crustaceans and products thereof
- Hazard
- sulphur dioxide (SO2) - {chemical contamination (other)}
- Origin
- Peru
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Shrimps from the Netherlands may have a chemical called sulphur dioxide in them. This chemical is sometimes used to keep food fresh.
What's happening? Germany found too much sulphur dioxide in these shrimps. They are checking where the problem came from.
Does this affect me? If you bought shrimps from the Netherlands, you might be affected. Check your food at home.
What should I do? Do not eat the shrimps. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: crustaceans and products thereof · Hazard: sulphur dioxide (SO2) - {chemical contamination (other)} · Origin: Peru · Notifier: Germany
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