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🍎 Food IT November 23, 2022

unfavorable identity check in frozen peeled whiteleg shrimps from Ecuador

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Not serious
Category
crustaceans and products thereof
Origin
Ecuador
Notifier
Italy
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What is this? Frozen peeled whiteleg shrimps from Ecuador had a problem with their label. The label did not match the real product.

What's happening? Italy found this mistake and stopped the shrimps at the border. The risk is low.

Does this affect me? If you bought these shrimps in Italy, check the label. If you didn’t buy them, you are not affected.

What should I do? If you have these shrimps, return them to the store. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.

🤖 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: Not serious · Category: crustaceans and products thereof · Origin: Ecuador · Notifier: Italy

First published
November 23, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.6815

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What is this product recall alert about?
unfavorable identity check in frozen peeled whiteleg shrimps from Ecuador. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: crustaceans and products thereof · Origin: Ecuador · Notifier: Italy
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 23, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Italy.
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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