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PRO/EDR> Vibrio parahaemolyticus – USA (02): (MD) imported Venezuelan crab meat

Vibrio parahaemolyticus -- United StatesThe Maryland Department of Health is warning consumers to avoid eating fresh crab meat imported from Venezuela because of potential risk of infection.The Department is investigating a cluster of _Vibrio_ infections in individuals who reported eating "fresh" (non-pasteurized) crab meat from a plastic tub with a label indicating that it is imported from Venezuela. The imported crab meat is sold under different brand names. Maryland crab products have not been Read more [...]