E. Coli (STEC) in beef from Ireland
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli enteropathogenic - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Ireland
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some beef from Ireland may have harmful bacteria called E. coli. These bacteria can make people very sick.
What's happening? France found this problem in beef from Ireland. The beef might still be in stores or homes.
Does this affect me? If you bought beef from Ireland, you could be at risk. This is especially true if you have not cooked it yet.
What should I do? Do not eat the beef unless it is fully cooked. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: Escherichia coli enteropathogenic - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Ireland · Notifier: France
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