EU alert · RASFF Potential risk Crustaceans and products thereof
Exceedance of maximum level of sulphite (SO2) in frozen prawns from Ecuador
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.5055
Summary
Information notification for follow-up notified by Germany concerning prawns (crustaceans and products thereof), originating from Ecuador. Hazard: food additives and flavourings.
A RASFF notification means that a risk was identified and shared between national authorities. It does not necessarily mean the product was sold in every country — check the distribution list and the measures taken.
Product
prawns
- Category
- Crustaceans and products thereof
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Hazards found (analytical results)
- sulphite - too high content - food additives and flavourings — result: 562 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 150 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Information on distribution not (yet) available
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment released
Distributed to
Poland
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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