Bacillus cereus (with diarrhoeic toxin-producing capacity) in fresh spinach from Italy
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Bacillus cereus presumptive - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Fresh spinach from Italy may have a harmful germ called Bacillus cereus. It can cause stomach sickness.
What's happening? Germany found this germ in spinach from Italy. The spinach may still be in stores or homes.
Does this affect me? If you bought fresh spinach from Italy, you might have it. Check your fridge.
What should I do? Throw away any fresh spinach from Italy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Bacillus cereus presumptive - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Germany
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