Detection of EHEC (STEC) in raw goat's milk cheeses
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- milk and milk products
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some soft goat’s milk cheeses may have harmful bacteria called EHEC (also called STEC). These bacteria can make people very sick.
What's happening? Cheeses made from raw goat’s milk in France might contain these bad bacteria. They have been sold in Italy, Ireland, Qatar, Spain, and Switzerland.
Does this affect me? If you bought soft goat’s milk cheese from these countries, you might be at risk. Throw it away if you’re unsure.
What should I do? Do not eat the cheese. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating it.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: milk and milk products · Hazard: Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: Italy
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