Too high content of sulphite in frozen whiteleg shrimps (Litopenaeus vannamei) from Ecuador
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- crustaceans and products thereof
- Hazard
- sulphite too high content - {food additives and flavourings}
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Some frozen whiteleg shrimps from Ecuador have too much sulphite. Sulphite is a food additive used to keep food fresh.
What's happening? Spain found these shrimps have too much sulphite. They recalled them to keep people safe.
Does this affect me? If you bought frozen whiteleg shrimps from Ecuador, this might affect you.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: crustaceans and products thereof · Hazard: sulphite too high content - {food additives and flavourings} · Notifier: Spain
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