Vibrio cholerae in Pacific white shrimps from Ecuador.
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- crustaceans and products thereof
- Hazard
- Vibrio cholerae - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Ecuador
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Some shrimp from Ecuador may have a harmful germ called Vibrio cholerae.
What's happening? Spain stopped shipments of these shrimp because they found the germ.
Does this affect me? If you bought shrimp from Ecuador, check where they came from.
What should I do? Ask your shop or a doctor if you are worried.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: crustaceans and products thereof · Hazard: Vibrio cholerae - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Ecuador · Notifier: Spain
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