Bacillus cereus in food supplement from USA, via UK
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Hazard
- Bacillus cereus enterotoxin producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A food supplement from the USA may contain harmful bacteria called Bacillus cereus. These bacteria can make you sick.
What's happening? The supplement was sold in the UK and Germany. Officials found the bacteria in it. They are warning people who bought it.
Does this affect me? If you bought this supplement in the UK or Germany, you might be at risk. Check your product.
What should I do? Stop using the supplement. Ask your doctor or pharmacist what to do next.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: Bacillus cereus enterotoxin producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Germany
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