EU alert · RASFF Potential risk Crustaceans and products thereof
Presence of sulphites above the permitted limit in white shrimp (Pasiphaea sivado) from Italy via Spain
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.7406
Summary
Information notification for follow-up notified by Spain concerning Camarón blanco (Pasiphaea sivado) // White prawns (Pasiphaea sivado) (crustaceans and products thereof), originating from Italy. 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
Camarón blanco (Pasiphaea sivado) // White prawns (Pasiphaea sivado)
- Category
- Crustaceans and products thereof
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Hazards found (analytical results)
- E220- sulfur dioxide - too high content - food additives and flavourings — result: 366 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 150 mg/kg - ppm)
- E220- sulfur dioxide - too high content - food additives and flavourings — result: 555 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 150 mg/kg - ppm)
- E220- sulfur dioxide - too high content - food additives and flavourings — result: 242 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 150 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Dominican Republic, Italy, Spain
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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