Detection of echinoccosis in bovine livers
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Origin
- Hungary
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? A country found tiny worms in some beef livers from Hungary. These worms can make people sick if they eat raw or undercooked meat.
What's happening? Italy told the EU that some beef livers from Hungary had these worms. The risk to people is low, but the meat is being checked.
Does this affect me? If you live in Italy and bought beef liver, check the recall notice. The meat may still be in stores or your fridge.
What should I do? Do not eat raw or undercooked beef liver. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating it.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Origin: Hungary · Notifier: Italy
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