Nematode larvae in frozen wild salmon from the USA, via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- nematodes parasitic infestation with - {parasitic infestation}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some frozen wild salmon from the USA may have tiny worm larvae in them.
What's happening? These fish were sold in Germany and the Netherlands. The worms are not serious but should not be eaten.
Does this affect me? If you bought frozen wild salmon from the USA, check where it came from.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating it.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: nematodes parasitic infestation with - {parasitic infestation} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Germany
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