EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious Crustaceans and products thereof
Sum of malachite green and leucomalachite green in shrimp
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.5861
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by Portugal concerning Shrimp (Penaeus monodon; Farmed stock) (crustaceans and products thereof), originating from Bangladesh. 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
Shrimp (Penaeus monodon; Farmed stock)
- Category
- Crustaceans and products thereof
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- leucomalachite green - prohibited substance - residues of veterinary medicinal products — result: superior to 0.5 µg/kg - ppb
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution restricted to notifying country
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment released
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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