Listeria monocytogenes and high amounts of Enterobacteriaceae in beef cutting fat from the Netherlands
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- fats and oils
- Hazard
- Enterobacteriaceae high count - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A food safety notice says some beef cutting fat from the Netherlands may have too many germs called Listeria and Enterobacteriaceae.
What's happening? The fat might have unsafe levels of these germs. The problem was found and reported.
Does this affect me? This affects beef fat sold in Germany. If you bought this fat, you may need to check.
What should I do? Do not eat the fat until you check with the store or your doctor. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: fats and oils · Hazard: Enterobacteriaceae high count - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Germany
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