Vibrio cholerae and parahaemolyticus in shrimps from Ecuador
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- crustaceans and products thereof
- Hazard
- Vibrio cholerae - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Vibrio parahaemolyticus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Ecuador
- Notifier
- Romania
What is this? Some shrimp from Ecuador may have harmful bacteria called Vibrio cholerae and Vibrio parahaemolyticus.
What's happening? These bacteria can make people sick if they eat the shrimp raw or not fully cooked.
Does this affect me? If you bought shrimp from Ecuador, you might be at risk.
What should I do? Do not eat the shrimp unless it is fully cooked. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: crustaceans and products thereof · Hazard: Vibrio cholerae - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Vibrio parahaemolyticus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Ecuador · Notifier: Romania
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