Health for humans, animals & plants

Chloramphenicol, nitrofurans and tetracyclines in shellfish, crustaceans and molluscs from aquaculture.

Final report of the priority action A-021-17

The aim of the focus action "Chloramphenicol, nitrofurans and tetracyclines in shellfish, crustaceans and molluscs from aquaculture" was to check whether these antibiotic substances, some of which are banned, are used in aquaculture. 72 samples from all over Austria were examined:

  • No sample had to be objected to

Chloramphenicol and nitrofurans are substances with antibiotic and disinfectant effects. Their use has been banned for many years in the EU for the production of animal foodstuffs. Nevertheless, residues are occasionally detected in small amounts in aquaculture products such as crustaceans and molluscs. Tetracycline is an approved antibiotic for which limits are set in food.

Last updated: 18.07.2022

automatically translated

Jump to top