E. Coli STEC in raw milk goat cheese
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- milk and milk products
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli O157:H7 - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- France
What is this? A type of harmful bacteria called E. coli can sometimes be found in raw milk goat cheese. These bacteria can make people very sick.
What's happening? Some raw milk goat cheese from France may have this harmful bacteria. The cheese has been sold in several countries.
Does this affect me? If you have eaten this cheese, you might be at risk. Check if you bought cheese from the affected countries.
What should I do? Do not eat the cheese. Throw it away or return it. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist what to do.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: milk and milk products · Hazard: Escherichia coli O157:H7 - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: France
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