Vibrio cholerae in shrimps from Ecuador
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- crustaceans and products thereof
- Hazard
- Vibrio cholerae - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Ecuador
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Some cooked shrimps from Ecuador may have a germ called Vibrio cholerae. This germ can sometimes cause illness.
What's happening? Spain found this germ in shrimp shipments from Ecuador. The shrimp may have been sold in Spain.
Does this affect me? If you bought cooked shrimp from Ecuador, you might have some at home.
What should I do? Do not eat the shrimp. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating shrimp.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: crustaceans and products thereof · Hazard: Vibrio cholerae - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Ecuador · Notifier: Spain
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