EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious Fish and fish products
Nitrofurans (AOZ) in catfish from Vietnam
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.7442
Summary
Alert notification notified by Belgium concerning Pangasius hypophthalmus (fish and fish products), 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
Pangasius hypophthalmus
- Category
- Fish and fish products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- nitrofuran (metabolite) furazolidone (AOZ) - prohibited substance - residues of veterinary medicinal products — result: >CCALPHA & > RPA (max. permitted: 0,5 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment released
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
Data: RASFF Window, © European Union. Reuse authorised under Commission Decision 2011/833/EU. EU Safety Radar is an independent information service; the text above is an editorial presentation of the official data — the entry in the source system is authoritative.
Open in RASFF Window ↗