EU alert · RASFF Potential risk Fish and fish products
Nitrite (14 mg/kg) in frozen tuna from Vietnam
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8311
Summary
A consignment of frozen yellowfin tuna from Vietnam was detained at the Dutch border because it contained sodium nitrite, an additive that is not permitted in this product. The detected level was 21 mg/kg, exceeding the maximum limit of zero.
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
Thunnus albacares
- Category
- Fish and fish products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- E 250 - sodium nitrite - too high content - food additives and flavourings — result: 21 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: not present mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product not (yet) placed on the market
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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