EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious Crustaceans and products thereof
High content of sulphite in head on frozen shirmp
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.6651
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by France concerning HEAD ON FROZEN SHRIMP (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
HEAD ON FROZEN SHRIMP
- Category
- Crustaceans and products thereof
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- sulphite - too high content - food additives and flavourings — result: 238,1 ± 50,6 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: <150 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
France
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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