Vibrio parahaemolyticus in mussels (mytilus galloprovincialis) produced in Italy and reared in Spain
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- Vibrio parahaemolyticus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Mussels from Italy may have harmful bacteria called Vibrio parahaemolyticus.
What's happening? Some mussels grown in Spain but sold in Italy might make people sick.
Does this affect me? If you bought mussels in Italy, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Throw away any mussels you have. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: Vibrio parahaemolyticus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Italy
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