Presence of Anisakis larvae in refrigerated Trachurus mediterraneus of Spanish origin
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- Anisakis parasitic infestation with - {parasitic infestation}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some refrigerated horse mackerel from Spain may have small worms called Anisakis.
What's happening? Italy found these worms in the fish and told Spain. The fish may still be in shops or homes.
Does this affect me? If you bought refrigerated horse mackerel from Spain, it could be affected.
What should I do? Do not eat it raw. If you have it, cook it well or return it to the shop. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating fish.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: Anisakis parasitic infestation with - {parasitic infestation} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Italy
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