Escherichia coli in clam (Chamelea gallina) from Italy
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli high count - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Some clams from Italy may have too many harmful bacteria called Escherichia coli.
What's happening? Spain found these clams have high levels of this bacteria. They are being recalled.
Does this affect me? If you bought clams from Italy, you might be affected. Check where your clams came from.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick after eating clams.
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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: Italy · Notifier: Spain
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