Escherichia coli in live clams from the United Kingdom
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Some live clams from the United Kingdom may have harmful bacteria called Escherichia coli.
What's happening? These clams have been found in the Netherlands, France, and Germany. They could make people sick.
Does this affect me? If you bought live clams from the UK, 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: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: Escherichia coli - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: United Kingdom · Notifier: Netherlands
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