ESCHERICHIA COLI IN JAPANESE CLAM 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 harmful bacteria called Escherichia coli.
What's happening? Spain found these clams have high levels of these bacteria. They are warning people not to eat them.
Does this affect me? If you bought clams from Portugal, this may affect you.
What should I do? Do not eat these clams. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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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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