Too high count of Escherichia coli in live tellines (Donax trunculus) from Bulgaria
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Bulgaria
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? A food safety notice says some live clams from Bulgaria may have too many harmful bacteria called Escherichia coli.
What's happening? Spain found these clams had high levels of the bacteria. The clams were sold in Spain.
Does this affect me? If you bought live clams from Bulgaria recently, you might be affected.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Return them to the store or throw them away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: Escherichia coli - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Bulgaria · Notifier: Spain
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