EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Fish and fish products
Unauthorised substance (leucomalachit green) in frozen african catfish fillet from Vietnam
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.9334
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by Hungary concerning african catfish (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
african catfish
- Category
- Fish and fish products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- leucomalachite green - prohibited substance - residues of veterinary medicinal products — result: 2.791 ± 0.220 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 0,5 µg/kg - ppb)
- leucomalachite green - prohibited substance - residues of veterinary medicinal products — result: 2,9 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: 0,5 µg/kg - ppb)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
Hungary
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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