Escherichia coli in cockles from France via The Netherlands
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli too high count - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Some cockles from France, sold through The Netherlands, have too many bad bacteria called Escherichia coli.
What's happening? These cockles may make people sick. The problem has been found and fixed.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought these cockles in Spain. Check where your food came from.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: Escherichia coli too high count - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: Spain
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