High levels of E. coli found in classic Italian salsiccia
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli high count - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A German food watchdog found too many bad bacteria in a brand of Italian sausage called Salsiccia classica.
What's happening? The sausage has high levels of E. coli germs. Germany told stores to pull it from shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought this sausage in Germany, do not eat it.
What should I do? Take the sausage back to the shop for a refund. Ask your doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: Escherichia coli high count - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Germany
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