Anisakis, peces (Lepidopus caudatus), Marruecos // Anisakis, fish (Lepidopus caudatus), Morocco
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Origin
- Morocco
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Some fish from Morocco may have tiny worms called Anisakis. These worms can make people sick if they eat the fish raw or not cooked enough.
What's happening? Spain stopped some fish from Morocco at the border because they found Anisakis in them.
Does this affect me? If you bought fish from Morocco recently, check if it is the type called Lepidopus caudatus.
What should I do? Do not eat this fish raw. Cook it well. If you feel sick after eating fish, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fish and fish products · Origin: Morocco · Notifier: Spain
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