Escherichia coli in smooth clam (Callista chione) from Italy
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? A food notice says some smooth clams from Italy may have harmful bacteria called Escherichia coli.
What's happening? Italy told the EU that some clams could make people sick from this bacteria.
Does this affect me? If you bought clams from Italy, you might be at risk.
What should I do? Throw away the clams or return them. 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 - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Italy
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