Listeria monocytogenes in peeled shrimp
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- crustaceans and products thereof
- Hazard
- Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Peeled shrimp may have harmful bacteria called Listeria. These germs can make people very sick.
What's happening? Some peeled shrimp sold in the Netherlands and Belgium have been found with Listeria. These products are being taken off store shelves.
Does this affect me? Anyone who bought peeled shrimp from these countries might be at risk. People with weak immune systems are most in danger.
What should I do? Throw away any peeled shrimp you have. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating shrimp.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: crustaceans and products thereof · Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Netherlands
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