Escherichia coli (350-1600 MPN/100g) in mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Italy with raw material from Spain
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Mussels from Italy may have too many bad germs called E. coli. These germs can make people sick.
What's happening? Some mussels sold in Italy, France, and Monaco might be unsafe. They came from Spain but were packed in Italy.
Does this affect me? If you bought mussels from these countries, you could be at risk. Check your fridge or freezer.
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: Escherichia coli - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Italy
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