Presenza di Vibrio Vulnificus in gamberi di acquacoltura origine Ecuador/Presence of Vibrio vulnificus in frozen aquaculture shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) from Ecuador
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- crustaceans and products thereof
- Hazard
- Vibrio vulnificus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Ecuador
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? A type of bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus may be in frozen shrimp from Ecuador.
What's happening? Italy found this bacteria in some frozen shrimp from Ecuador. The shrimp may be unsafe to eat.
Does this affect me? If you have eaten these shrimp, you could get sick. The shrimp may still be in stores or homes.
What should I do? Do not eat the shrimp. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: crustaceans and products thereof · Hazard: Vibrio vulnificus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Ecuador · Notifier: Italy
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