Presence of Vibrio cholerae in shrimps from Ecuador
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- crustaceans and products thereof
- Hazard
- Vibrio cholerae NON O:1 - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Ecuador
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Some cooked shrimps from Ecuador may have a germ called Vibrio cholerae. This germ can sometimes make people sick.
What's happening? Spain found this germ in cooked shrimps from Ecuador. The risk is low, but the products are being checked.
Does this affect me? If you bought cooked shrimps from Ecuador, you might have them. Check where your food came from.
What should I do? Do not eat them if you have them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: crustaceans and products thereof · Hazard: Vibrio cholerae NON O:1 - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Ecuador · Notifier: Spain
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