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🍎 Food AT DE March 11, 2026

Elevated bacterial levels detected in venison roast

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
meat and meat products (other than poultry)
Hazard
Enterobacteriaceae high count - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Escherichia coli high count - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** mesophiles aerobic
Origin
Austria
Notifier
Austria
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What is this? A venison roast sold in Austria and Germany has too many bacteria in it.

What's happening? The roast has higher than allowed levels of certain bacteria. This is a safety check issue, not an illness outbreak.

Does this affect me? Only if you bought this roast in Austria or Germany. Most people are not in danger.

What should I do? Do not eat the roast. Return it to the store for a refund. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: Enterobacteriaceae high count - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Escherichia coli high count - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** mesophiles aerobic · Origin: Austria · Notifier: Austria

First published
March 11, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA26.2014

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What is this product recall alert about?
Elevated bacterial levels detected in venison roast. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: Enterobacteriaceae high count - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Escherichia coli high count - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** mesophiles aerobic · O...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 11, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Austria and Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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