presence of vibrio parahaemolyticus in frozen aquaculture shrimps
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- crustaceans and products thereof
- Hazard
- Vibrio parahaemolyticus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Ecuador
- Notifier
- Greece
What is this? Frozen farmed shrimp may contain harmful bacteria called vibrio parahaemolyticus.
What's happening? Some frozen shrimp from Ecuador have been found with this bacteria. Greece has told stores to check their stock.
Does this affect me? If you bought frozen shrimp from Ecuador, you might have some at home.
What should I do? Do not eat the shrimp. Return it to the store or throw it away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: crustaceans and products thereof · Hazard: Vibrio parahaemolyticus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Ecuador · Notifier: Greece
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