Detection of Listeria monocytogenes in biscuits/confectionery from Italy
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- other food product / mixed
- Hazard
- Enterobacteriaceae high count - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some biscuits and sweets from Italy may have harmful bacteria called Listeria.
What's happening? Germany found these germs in certain treats made in Italy.
Does this affect me? If you bought these sweets, you might be at risk.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: Enterobacteriaceae high count - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Germany
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