EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious Crustaceans and products thereof
Semicarbazide (SEM) in frozen prawns from India
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.5865
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Poland concerning KREWETKA BIAŁA SUROWA (Penaeus vannamei) // RAW WHITE PRAWN (Penaeus vannamei) (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
KREWETKA BIAŁA SUROWA (Penaeus vannamei) // RAW WHITE PRAWN (Penaeus vannamei)
- Category
- Crustaceans and products thereof
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- nitrofuran (metabolite) nitrofurazone (SEM) - prohibited substance - residues of veterinary medicinal products — result: 0,84 µg/kg - ppb (max. permitted: RPA=0,5 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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