| Number | "_JRC 2024_02.50 |
| Type of message | alert |
| Date of first message | 15.02.2024 |
| Announcement was made by | Mexico (MX) |
| Description | The NGO Oceana Mexico denounced high levels of glazing in imported seafood products. According to their analyses, up to 60% of the weight is actually ice, whereas the internationally acceptable limit is 12%. - 43% of imported fish fillets (mostly basa and tilapia) were adulterated with at least 21% of glaze; - More than 70% of imported and 20% of domestic frozen shrimps exceeded the limit of 12% glazing. |
| Product category | fish and fish products |
| Article | fishery products |
| Hazard | adulteration |
| Country of origin | Mexico |
| Distribution | Mexico |
| Quantity (market) | No data available |
| Investigation results | adulteration |
| Remarks | food fraud notification from the monthly summary of articles on Food Fraud and Adulteration |
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