Anisakis simplex in frozen burbot (Genypterus capensis) fillet from SA
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- Anisakis simplex parasitic infestation with - {parasitic infestation}
- Origin
- South Africa
- Notifier
- Poland
What is this? A fish product from South Africa may have tiny worms called Anisakis simplex.
What's happening? Poland stopped some frozen burbot fillets at the border because they might be unsafe.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought these frozen fish fillets in Poland.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: Anisakis simplex parasitic infestation with - {parasitic infestation} · Origin: South Africa · Notifier: Poland
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