Venezuela's crab meat is not healthy, the FDA and the CDC warn

The FDA says that meat may look, smell and taste normal, but that it may not be safe. use.

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advise against consuming crab meat imported from Venezuela after several consumers have become ill with bacteria.

As of July 12, there have been 12 cases in several states of Vibrio parahaemolyticus, a bacterium that can cause gastrointestinal illness in humans. Symptoms of Vibrio parahaemolyticus include diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, nausea, fever and stomach pain

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This is only crab meat imported from Venezuela that is involved, so the FDA advises restaurateurs and retailers not to serve crustaceans from Venezuela. "Consumers should check the label of crabmeat has been bought at the retail level or check in restaurants to make sure it's not imported from Venezuela," writes the FDA in its official warning.

FDA states that meat may appear, smell and taste

Anyone who consumes raw or undercooked shellfish may be at risk for Vibrio parahaemolyticus, but the meat in question is fresh crabmeat and precooked

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It is advisable for anyone who believes he has been in contact with contaminated meat to throw it away and clean it properly of anything that makes it worse. ;touched.

People who have eaten contaminated crab should contact a health care provider, especially if symptoms last more than three days, and prevent proper hydration.