Listeria Monocytogenes in frozen Vannamei Shrimp
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Vietnam
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Frozen vannamei shrimp may have harmful bacteria called Listeria. These germs can make people very sick.
What's happening? Some frozen shrimp from Vietnam have been found with Listeria. These shrimp were sold in many European countries.
Does this affect me? If you bought frozen vannamei shrimp, you might be at risk. Check where your shrimp came from.
What should I do? Do not eat the shrimp if you are unsure. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before eating it.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Netherlands
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