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🍎 Food ES December 3, 2021

Salmonella enteritidis in frozen pasteurized wedge clams( Donax trunculus) from Turkey

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Serious
Category
bivalve molluscs and products thereof
Hazard
Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Türkiye
Notifier
Spain
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What is this? Frozen wedge clams from Turkey may have harmful bacteria called Salmonella.

What's happening? Some frozen wedge clams from Turkey have been found to contain Salmonella bacteria.

Does this affect me? This affects people in Spain who may have bought these clams.

What should I do? If you have these clams, do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.

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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Spain

First published
December 3, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.6597

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What is this product recall alert about?
Salmonella enteritidis in frozen pasteurized wedge clams( Donax trunculus) from Turkey. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Spain
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 3, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Spain.
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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