Vibrio vulnificus detected in frozen whole raw shrimps (Penaeus vannamei) from Venezuela
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- crustaceans and products thereof
- Hazard
- Vibrio vulnificus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Venezuela
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Frozen raw shrimp from Venezuela may have harmful bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus.
What's happening? France found this bacteria in some frozen shrimp from Venezuela. The shrimp may still be in stores or homes.
Does this affect me? If you have these shrimp, you could get sick. This is more dangerous for older people or those with weak immune systems.
What should I do? Do not eat the shrimp. Return them to the store or throw them away. 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 vulnificus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Venezuela · Notifier: France
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