| Number | "_JRC 2017_05.06 |
| Type of message | alert |
| Date of first message | 16.05.2017 |
| Announcement was made by | Brazil (BR) |
| Description | The Brazilian Federal Police launched operation Fugu aiming at dismantling groups suspected of malpractices in the fish sector. In particular, several companies were suspected of adulterating imported fishes (namely Pangasius, Hake, and Pollack) from China with added chemicals and water to increase their weight artificially. Possible cooperation by civil servants covering the malpractices, is also currently investigated. |
| Product category | fish and fish products |
| Article | fish and fishery products |
| Hazard | presence of unauthorised chemicals, substitution |
| Country of origin | China |
| Distribution | Brazil |
| Quantity (market) | No data available |
| Investigation results | dilution, presence of unauthorized chemicals |
| Remarks | food fraud notification from the monthly summary of articles on food Fraud and Adulteration |
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