Too hight count of Escherichia coli in whelk (Buccinum undatum) from France
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Whelks are sea snails sold as food. Some batches have too many harmful bacteria called Escherichia coli.
What's happening? France found too many E. coli in whelks. These batches were sold in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
Does this affect me? You may have bought whelks from these places. Eating them could make you sick.
What should I do? Do not eat the whelks. 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} · Notifier: France
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