Hepatitis A virus in live mussels (Mytillus galloprovincialis) from Italy with raw material from Spain.
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- hepatitis A virus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Live mussels may have a virus called hepatitis A. The mussels come from Italy but use shellfish from Spain.
What's happening? Some mussels sold in Italy might carry hepatitis A. Health officials found this problem.
Does this affect me? If you ate raw or lightly cooked mussels from Italy, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Throw away any leftover mussels. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: hepatitis A virus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Italy
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