Vibrio cholerae in frozen shrimps from Ecuador
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- crustaceans and products thereof
- Hazard
- Vibrio - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Ecuador
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Some frozen shrimps from Ecuador may have harmful bacteria called Vibrio cholerae.
What's happening? Spain found these shrimps had the bacteria and stopped them at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought frozen shrimps from Ecuador, they might be unsafe.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: crustaceans and products thereof · Hazard: Vibrio - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Ecuador · Notifier: Spain
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