E. coli in Vongole from Italy
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli too high count - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Some clams called vongole from Italy may have too many harmful bacteria called E. coli.
What's happening? These clams are being taken off store shelves in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and Luxembourg.
Does this affect me? If you bought vongole from Italy, you might have some at home.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Return them to the store or throw them away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: Escherichia coli too high count - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Netherlands
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