Escherichia coli and Vibrio in Clams from Portugal
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Vibrio - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Portugal
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Some clams from Portugal may have harmful germs called E. coli and Vibrio.
What's happening? These clams could make people sick if eaten raw or undercooked.
Does this affect me? If you bought clams from Portugal, you might be at risk.
What should I do? Do not eat the clams. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: Escherichia coli - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Vibrio - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Portugal · Notifier: Netherlands
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