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🍎 Food IT November 17, 2023

Riscontro Vibro cholerae non 01-non 0139 in mitili ( Mytilus galloprovincialis) origine Spagna.

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
bivalve molluscs and products thereof
Hazard
Vibrio cholerae NON O:1/NON O:139 - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Spain
Notifier
Italy
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This alert was reported 925 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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What is this? Some mussels from Spain may have a germ called Vibrio cholerae. It is not the same as the cholera disease.

What's happening? Italy found this germ in mussels. They are recalling the affected mussels.

Does this affect me? If you bought mussels from Spain, check if they are part of this recall.

What should I do? Do not eat the recalled mussels. Ask your doctor or pharmacist 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: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: Vibrio cholerae NON O:1/NON O:139 - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Italy

First published
November 17, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA23.7957

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What is this product recall alert about?
Riscontro Vibro cholerae non 01-non 0139 in mitili ( Mytilus galloprovincialis) origine Spagna.. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: Vibrio cholerae NON O:1/NON O:139 - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Italy
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 17, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Italy.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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