Vibrio cholerae (presence /25g) in frozen prawns (Litopenaeus vannamei) 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? Some frozen prawns from Ecuador may have a germ called Vibrio cholerae. This germ can make people sick.
What's happening? Spain found this germ in these prawns. The prawns were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you have these prawns at home, you could get sick. Check your freezer.
What should I do? Do not eat these prawns. 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 cholerae NON O:1/NON O:139 - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Ecuador · Notifier: Spain
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