Vibrio cholerae, vibrio parahaemolyticus and vibrio vulnificus detected in frozen shrimps from Vietnam
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- crustaceans and products thereof
- Hazard
- Vibrio cholerae - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Vibrio parahaemolyticus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Vibrio vulnificus - {pathogenic micro-or
- Origin
- Vietnam
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Frozen shrimps from Vietnam may have harmful bacteria called Vibrio. These can make you very sick.
What's happening? Some frozen shrimps from Vietnam have been found with these bacteria. They were sold in France.
Does this affect me? If you bought frozen shrimps from Vietnam, you might be at risk.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: crustaceans and products thereof · Hazard: Vibrio cholerae - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Vibrio parahaemolyticus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Vibrio vulnificus - {pathogenic micro-or · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: France
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