Hygiene deficiencies in beef from Belgium
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Hazard
- Listeria Welshimeri - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Belgium
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some beef from Belgium may have a small amount of a germ called Listeria Welshimeri. This germ can sometimes make people sick.
What's happening? Germany found this germ in beef from Belgium. The risk is low, but they are warning people.
Does this affect me? If you bought beef from Belgium, you might be affected. Check your beef at home.
What should I do? Do not eat the beef if you are unsure. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: Listeria Welshimeri - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Belgium · Notifier: Germany
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