Parasitic infestation of cod carcases from USA
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- Anisakis parasitic infestation with - {parasitic infestation}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Poland
What is this? Some frozen cod from the USA may have small worms called Anisakis. These worms can make you sick if you eat raw or undercooked fish.
What's happening? Poland found these worms in some cod from the USA. The fish were stopped at the border and not sold.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought frozen cod from the USA recently. Most people are not at risk.
What should I do? If you have this cod, cook it well or throw it away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating fish.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: Anisakis parasitic infestation with - {parasitic infestation} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Poland
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