Triphenyltin in shrimps from Indonesia via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- crustaceans and products thereof
- Hazard
- triphenyltin (TPT) - {environmental pollutants}
- Origin
- Indonesia
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some shrimp from Indonesia may have a chemical called triphenyltin (TPT). TPT is a pollutant that can harm people and the environment.
What's happening? Germany found TPT in shrimp that came from Indonesia through the Netherlands. These shrimp may not be safe to eat.
Does this affect me? If you bought shrimp from Indonesia in Germany, you might be affected. Check where your shrimp came from.
What should I do? Do not eat the shrimp if you are unsure. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before eating any shrimp.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: crustaceans and products thereof · Hazard: triphenyltin (TPT) - {environmental pollutants} · Origin: Indonesia · Notifier: Germany
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