Detection of Listeria monocytogenes in guacamole from Belgium
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- prepared dishes and snacks
- Hazard
- Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Belgium
- Notifier
- France
What is this? A food company in Belgium found harmful bacteria called Listeria in some guacamole. Listeria can make people very sick.
What's happening? The bad guacamole was sold in France and Mauritius. The company has taken it off the shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought guacamole from Belgium, you might have this product. Check your fridge or cupboard.
What should I do? Throw away any guacamole from Belgium. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: prepared dishes and snacks · Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Belgium · Notifier: France
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