Listeria innocua on the rind of honeydew melon from France
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Listeria innocua - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A small amount of a germ called Listeria innocua was found on the skin of honeydew melons grown in France.
What's happening? The German food safety team checked some melons and found the germ. They have now told stores to stop selling these melons.
Does this affect me? If you bought a honeydew melon from France recently, it could be one of the affected ones.
What should I do? Throw away any honeydew melon from France or return it to the shop. If you feel unwell after eating it, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Listeria innocua - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: Germany
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