parasitic infestation with Anisakis (present in 5 samples) of chilled Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) from Spain
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- parasitic infestation - {parasitic infestation}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some chilled Atlantic mackerel from Spain may have tiny worms called Anisakis.
What's happening? A small number of these fish have been found with the worms. They were sold in Italy.
Does this affect me? If you bought this fish in Italy, you might have it.
What should I do? Do not eat it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating fish.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: parasitic infestation - {parasitic infestation} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Italy
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