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🍎 Food AT September 29, 2023

Ham slightly increased amount of non pathogenic microorganism

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
meat and meat products (other than poultry)
Hazard
mesophiles aerobic too high count - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Italy
Notifier
Austria
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What is this? A food notice says some ham has a slightly higher amount of normal, harmless germs.

What's happening? Austria found this ham from Italy. The germs are not dangerous, but the count is too high.

Does this affect me? If you have this ham at home, it may not be safe to eat.

What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.

🤖 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: mesophiles aerobic too high count - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Austria

First published
September 29, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA23.6596

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What is this product recall alert about?
Ham slightly increased amount of non pathogenic microorganism. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: mesophiles aerobic too high count - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Austria
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 29, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Austria.
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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