EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious Crustaceans and products thereof
Exceedance of maximum limit value for sum of tetracyclines in shrimp from Vietnam
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.1092
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by Denmark concerning Vannamei shrimp (crustaceans and products thereof), originating from Vietnam. Hazard: residues of veterinary medicinal products.
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
Vannamei shrimp
- Category
- Crustaceans and products thereof
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- tetracycline - residue level above MRL - residues of veterinary medicinal products — result: 127 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 100 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment released
Distributed to
Denmark
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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