EU alert · RASFF Risk: Not serious New Crustaceans and products thereof
Sulfite content exceeding the permitted limit in shrimp from Ecuador
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.7616
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by Italy concerning frozen raw whiteleg shrimp tails (Litopenaeus vannamei) - MAZZANCOLLE (crustaceans and products thereof), originating from Ecuador. 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
frozen raw whiteleg shrimp tails (Litopenaeus vannamei) - MAZZANCOLLE
- Category
- Crustaceans and products thereof
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- E220- sulfur dioxide - too high content - food additives and flavourings — result: 815.4+/-128.8 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 150 mg/kg - ppm)
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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