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
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
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