CONSIGNMENT of frozen shrimps from Equador
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- crustaceans and products thereof
- Hazard
- Vibrio cholerae - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Ecuador
- Notifier
- Portugal
What is this? A batch of frozen shrimps from Ecuador has been stopped at the border. They may contain harmful bacteria called Vibrio cholerae.
What's happening? Portugal found these shrimps at the border and rejected them. The bacteria can make people sick.
Does this affect me? If you bought frozen shrimps from Ecuador, you might have some. Check your freezer.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: crustaceans and products thereof · Hazard: Vibrio cholerae - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Ecuador · Notifier: Portugal
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