Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) toxins in live mussels (Mytulis galloprovincialis) from Spain
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) toxins okadaic acid - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Some mussels from Spain may have tiny poisons called DSP toxins. These poisons can make your stomach hurt and cause diarrhea.
What's happening? Spain found these poisons in live mussels. The mussels were sold in Spain, Poland, and the UK.
Does this affect me? If you ate these mussels, you might feel sick. The risk is only from eating the mussels.
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: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) toxins okadaic acid - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Spain
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