Botulism in potato fibres from France
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- feed materials
- Hazard
- Clostridium botulinum - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? A food safety notice about potato fibres from France that may contain harmful bacteria called Clostridium botulinum.
What's happening? These potato fibres have been recalled because they could cause a serious illness called botulism.
Does this affect me? This recall is for products sold in Belgium. If you bought potato fibres from France, you may be at risk.
What should I do? Do not eat the recalled potato fibres. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you have eaten them.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: feed materials · Hazard: Clostridium botulinum - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: Belgium
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