too high count of Escherichia coli (4800 /100g) in live clams from the Netherlands
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Live clams from the Netherlands may have too many harmful bacteria called Escherichia coli.
What's happening? These clams have a high count of E. coli. They were sold in several European countries.
Does this affect me? If you bought live clams from the Netherlands, you might be affected.
What should I do? Do not eat the clams. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: Escherichia coli - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Netherlands
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