EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Crustaceans and products thereof
Nitrofurans in frozen shrimps from India
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.7528
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Ireland concerning Frozen Shrimps (crustaceans and products thereof), originating from India. 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
Frozen Shrimps
- Category
- Crustaceans and products thereof
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- nitrofuran metabolite aminoguanidine (AGN) - prohibited substance - residues of veterinary medicinal products — result: 0.050 µg/kg - ppb
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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