Vibrions in shrimps from India, via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- crustaceans and products thereof
- Hazard
- Vibrio cholerae - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Vibrio parahaemolyticus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Shrimps from India may have harmful germs called vibrios.
What's happening? Some shrimp shipments from India, sent through the Netherlands, have too many vibrios.
Does this affect me? If you bought shrimp from India in Germany or the Netherlands, you might be at risk.
What should I do? Throw away the shrimp or return it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: crustaceans and products thereof · Hazard: Vibrio cholerae - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Vibrio parahaemolyticus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: India · Notifier: Germany
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