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Mercury in thawed swordfish fillets, flavored

Flavored thawed swordfish fillets sold in Italy contain mercury levels that exceed the legal limit, with a detected concentration of 2.2 mg/kg compared to the permitted maximum of 1 mg/kg. The product originates from…

Heavy metalsFish and fish products

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Undeclared allergen (crustacean) in cans of sardines in olive oil

An EU safety alert notes that sardines in olive oil from Portugal contain an undeclared crustacean allergen, posing a potential serious risk. The product was distributed in Spain following a consumer complaint. No…

AllergensFish and fish products

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Histamine above limits in anchovy fillets in oil

Some anchovy fillets in oil sold in the EU have high levels of histamine, a substance that can cause food poisoning. Histamine levels are above the maximum permitted limit of 400mg/kg. The affected products were…

Biological contaminantsFish and fish products

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Filetes de panga congelados de Vietnam

A batch of frozen pangasianodon fish from Vietnam has been detained at the border due to unauthorized irradiation, exceeding EU safety limits. The product has not yet entered the European market and is currently being…

RadiationFish and fish products

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Histamine in mackerel from The Netherlands

Mackerel from the Netherlands has been identified as containing histamine levels significantly exceeding the legal limit, posing a serious health risk. The product was distributed in Belgium, but it is presumed to no…

Biological contaminantsFish and fish products

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Mercurio en atún rojo de Marruecos

Spanish authorities have issued a product safety alert for bluefin tuna imported from Morocco due to excessive levels of mercury, exceeding the permitted limit of 1 mg/kg. The exact distribution details within Spain are…

Heavy metalsFish and fish products

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High content of mercury in swordfish fillet from Spain

Some thawed swordfish fillets from Spain have been found to contain high levels of mercury, exceeding the permitted limit. The affected products are no longer expected to be available for sale. The contaminated products…

Heavy metalsFish and fish products

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Listeria monocytogenes in salmon fillet from the Netherlands

The European Union has issued a safety alert for salmon fillet products from the Netherlands due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The contaminated product was…

Pathogenic micro-organismsFish and fish products

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Filetes de panga congelados irradiados de Vietnam

Spain has notified an alert for frozen, irradiated panga fish from Vietnam. The product exceeds the maximum permitted radiation level of 5 ng/g wet weight and was detected during border control measures; however, it has…

RadiationFish and fish products

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Nitrite (14 mg/kg) in frozen tuna from Vietnam

A consignment of frozen yellowfin tuna from Vietnam was detained at the Dutch border because it contained sodium nitrite, an additive that is not permitted in this product. The detected level was 21 mg/kg, exceeding the…

Food additives and flavouringsFish and fish products

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Listeria in breaded haddock product

A breaded haddock product from Denmark has been found to contain Listeria monocytogenes and is being recalled in Norway and Sweden due to potential health risks. The alert was issued based on the company's own testing.

Pathogenic micro-organismsFish and fish products

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Histamine in canned sardines from Morocco

The European Union has detected high levels of histamine in canned sardines from Morocco, with some samples exceeding the permitted limit. This can cause serious health problems if consumed. The affected product has not…

Biological contaminantsFish and fish products

RASFF

bombage in canned fish from Ecuador

The EU has issued a safety alert for canned tuna products from Ecuador, which were found to contain nitrobenzene, a potential health risk. The products, imported into the EU through Poland, have not yet been sold in…

Other risksFish and fish products

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Nitrite (11 mg/kg) in frozen tuna from Vietnam

The frozen yellowfin tuna from Vietnam contains higher levels of sodium nitrite (17 mg/kg) than permitted, which is absent in permissible quantities according to EU standards. The product has been detained at the border…

Food additives and flavouringsFish and fish products

RASFF

Listeria detected in fresch gutted salmon

The European Union has issued a safety alert due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes in fresh whole gutted salmon from Norway. This type of bacteria can cause food poisoning. The product is no longer…

Pathogenic micro-organismsFish and fish products