Detection of Bacillus cereus in lamb's lettuce from Italy
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Bacillus cereus presumptive - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A small amount of harmful germs called Bacillus cereus was found in lamb’s lettuce grown in Italy.
What's happening? Germany told stores to stop selling this lettuce because it might make people sick.
Does this affect me? If you bought lamb’s lettuce from Italy, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Bacillus cereus presumptive - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Germany
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