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🍎 Food DE September 10, 2020

increased total germs and enterobacteria in ready meals from the Netherlands

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Undecided
Category
prepared dishes and snacks
Hazard
bacterial contamination - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Netherlands
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Some ready meals from the Netherlands may have too many germs and a type of bacteria called enterobacteria.

What's happening? Germany found these meals had higher germ levels than allowed. The risk is not yet clear.

Does this affect me? If you bought these meals in Germany, you might have them.

What should I do? Check your fridge or cupboard. If you have these meals, throw them away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: prepared dishes and snacks · Hazard: bacterial contamination - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Germany

First published
September 10, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA20.3698

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What is this product recall alert about?
increased total germs and enterobacteria in ready meals from the Netherlands. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: prepared dishes and snacks · Hazard: bacterial contamination - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 10, 2020 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to 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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