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Salmonella spp en almejas procedentes de España con materia prima de Portugal /// Salmonella spp in clams from Spain with raw material from Portugal

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
bivalve molluscs and products thereof
Hazard
Salmonella spp - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Spain
Notifier
Spain
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What is this? Some clams from Spain may have harmful bacteria called Salmonella.

What's happening? These clams were sold in Spain, Belgium, France, and Italy. They might make people sick.

Does this affect me? If you bought clams from these countries, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.

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

First published
May 22, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.3990

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What is this product recall alert about?
Salmonella spp en almejas procedentes de España con materia prima de Portugal /// Salmonella spp in clams from Spain with raw material from Portugal. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: Salmonella spp - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Spain
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 22, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Spain, Belgium, France, and 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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