Elevated levels of Escherichia coli in clams (chamelea gallina) from Portugal
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli high count - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Portugal
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Some clams from Portugal may have too many bad bacteria called Escherichia coli.
What's happening? Spain found high levels of these bacteria in clams from Portugal.
Does this affect me? If you bought clams from Portugal, you might be at risk.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: Escherichia coli high count - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Portugal · Notifier: Spain
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