Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning (ASP) toxins in Live Mussels from Ireland
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning (ASP) toxins - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- Ireland
- Notifier
- Ireland
What is this? Live mussels may have a harmful substance called ASP toxins. This can make people very sick.
What's happening? Some live mussels from Ireland have too much ASP toxin. They were sold in Ireland and the Netherlands.
Does this affect me? If you bought live mussels from Ireland, you might be at risk. Check where your mussels came from.
What should I do? Do not eat the mussels. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning (ASP) toxins - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Ireland · Notifier: Ireland
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