presence of vibrio vulnificus in frozen prawns of Ecuador originpresenza di vibrio vulnificus in gamberi congelati origine Ecuador
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- crustaceans and products thereof
- Hazard
- Vibrio vulnificus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Ecuador
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Frozen prawns from Ecuador may have a type of bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus.
What's happening? Italy found this bacteria in some frozen prawns from Ecuador. They have stopped these prawns from entering the country.
Does this affect me? If you have these prawns at home, you could get sick.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating prawns.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: crustaceans and products thereof · Hazard: Vibrio vulnificus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Ecuador · Notifier: Italy
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