Unauthorised Substances Malachite Green And Leucomalachite Green Found In Black Tiger Prawns From Bangladesh, Via The Netherlands
Black tiger prawns from Bangladesh that were distributed through the Netherlands to Germany have been found to contain malachite green and leucomalachite green, which are not approved for use in food. These substances were detected during testing, and the products are being tracked for follow-up. The prawns were distributed in Germany.
- Product
- Unauthorised substances malachite green and leucomalachite green found in black tiger prawns from Bangladesh, via the Netherlands. Category: crustaceans and products thereof. Origin: Bangladesh
- Reason
- information notification for follow-up. Risk: potential risk
- Classification
- Class III
- Category
- food recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- RASFF
- Recall date
- 2026-03-26
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- DE
- Distribution
- Germany
Official recall notice from RASFF
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/b6e543e6-30f1-4477-96ff-6cabc9918bf0