Expired and unidentifiable products: Seizure of over 45 tons of fish and seafood in Italy

Inspections carried out in Milan and Palermo led to the discovery of many violations and shortcomings, and thus to the seizure of over 45 tons of various types of fish and seafood. Inspections in Milan 16 tons of fish products were seized by officers in the province of Milan due to the lack of documents indicating the traceability of these products. These included South American shrimp, American lobster, octopus and salmon. Fines totaling EUR 13,000 were also imposed. The lack of documents guaranteeing traceability was also demonstrated during the inspection of a refrigerated vehicle in Turin. In this situation, 27 spearfish with a total weight of approximately 800 kg were seized. Inspections in Palermo In order to ensure the safety of fish and seafood products, the Coast Guard Service, together with other units, carried out 10,850 inspections in Italy, of which seizures in Palermo were highlighted. The Coast Guard in Palermo seized approximately 1,000 kg of salmon and swordfish ...