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🍎 Food IT FR ES GB January 2, 2023

Presenza di larve di Anisakis in Scomber scombrus refrigerato origine Spagna

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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What is this? Some refrigerated mackerel fish from Spain may have small worms called Anisakis.

What's happening? These worms can make people sick if they eat the fish raw or not fully cooked.

Does this affect me? If you bought refrigerated mackerel from Spain, check the package or ask the store.

What should I do? Do not eat the fish raw. Cook it fully. If you feel sick after eating, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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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

First published
January 2, 2023
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.0015

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Presenza di larve di Anisakis in Scomber scombrus refrigerato origine Spagna. 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
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 2, 2023 by EU RASFF.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Italy, France, Spain, and United Kingdom.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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