parasitic infestation with Anisakis simplex of frozen hake (Merluccius hubbsi) from Spain, dispatched from Uruguay
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- Poland
What is this? Some frozen hake fish from Spain may have tiny worms called Anisakis. These worms can make people sick if they eat the fish raw or not fully cooked.
What's happening? Poland found these worms in frozen hake from Spain. The fish were sent from Uruguay to Poland.
Does this affect me? If you have frozen hake from Spain, you might be affected. Check your freezer.
What should I do? Do not eat the fish raw. Cook it well. If you feel sick after eating, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fish and fish products · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Poland
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