Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) toxins (okadaic acid : 293,6 μg/kg) in frozen stuffed mussels(Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Turkey
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) toxins okadaic acid - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Greece
What is this? Some mussels have a natural poison called DSP toxin. Eating too much can make you sick with stomach pain and diarrhea.
What's happening? Frozen stuffed mussels from Turkey had too much DSP toxin. Greece stopped these mussels at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought these mussels, do not eat them. They may be in stores or 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: Serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) toxins okadaic acid - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Greece
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