Vibrio cholerae in prawns from Ecuador
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- crustaceans and products thereof
- Hazard
- Vibrio cholerae NON O:1/NON O:139 - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Ecuador
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? A food recall about prawns from Ecuador. They may have harmful bacteria called Vibrio cholerae.
What's happening? Spain stopped some prawns from Ecuador at the border. Tests found the bacteria in them.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought prawns from Ecuador recently. Check your freezer or fridge.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating prawns.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: crustaceans and products thereof · Hazard: Vibrio cholerae NON O:1/NON O:139 - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Ecuador · Notifier: Spain
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