Vibrio vulnificus in frozen prawns
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- crustaceans and products thereof
- Hazard
- Vibrio vulnificus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Ecuador
- Notifier
- France
What is this? A type of harmful bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus may be in some frozen prawns from Ecuador.
What's happening? France found this bacteria in frozen prawns. The prawns may still be in stores or freezers.
Does this affect me? Anyone who ate these prawns and feels sick should be careful. People with weak immune systems are at higher risk.
What should I do? If you have these prawns, throw them away. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: crustaceans and products thereof · Hazard: Vibrio vulnificus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Ecuador · Notifier: France
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