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🍎 Food IT September 28, 2021

Presenza vibrio parahaemolyticus in mitili/presence of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in mussels from Spain

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Serious
Category
bivalve molluscs and products thereof
Hazard
Vibrio parahaemolyticus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Spain
Notifier
Italy
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What is this? Mussels from Spain may have tiny germs called Vibrio parahaemolyticus.

What's happening? Italy found these germs in some Spanish mussels. The mussels are being checked.

Does this affect me? If you bought mussels from Spain, they might be unsafe.

What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: Vibrio parahaemolyticus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Italy

First published
September 28, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.5194

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What is this product recall alert about?
Presenza vibrio parahaemolyticus in mitili/presence of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in mussels from Spain. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: Vibrio parahaemolyticus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Italy
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 28, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Italy.
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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