Listeria detected in chorizo from Spain
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Hazard
- Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- France
What is this? A food recall warns that some Spanish chorizo may have harmful bacteria called listeria.
What's happening? France found listeria in chorizo from Spain. The product is being taken off shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought Spanish chorizo in France, you might be at risk.
What should I do? Throw away the chorizo or return it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: France
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