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🍎 Food ES January 12, 2022

Unauthorised operator (vessel) for frozen monkfish tails (Lophius spp) and frozen scallops (Pecten maximus) from the United Kingdom

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Undecided
Category
fish and fish products
Origin
United Kingdom
Notifier
Spain
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What is this? Some frozen fish and shellfish from the United Kingdom may have been caught or handled by a company that does not have the right papers.

What's happening? Spain stopped these shipments at the border because the company was not approved.

Does this affect me? If you bought frozen monkfish tails or scallops from the UK, check the package.

What should I do? Ask your shop or a doctor if you are unsure about the food.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: fish and fish products · Origin: United Kingdom · Notifier: Spain

First published
January 12, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.0217

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What is this product recall alert about?
Unauthorised operator (vessel) for frozen monkfish tails (Lophius spp) and frozen scallops (Pecten maximus) from the United Kingdom. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: fish and fish products · Origin: United Kingdom · Notifier: Spain
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 12, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Spain.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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