Listeria monocytogenes in Cavolo nero
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Cavolo nero is a dark leafy green vegetable. It can sometimes have tiny germs called Listeria that can make you sick.
What's happening? Some cavolo nero from the Netherlands may have these germs. It has been found in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Does this affect me? If you bought cavolo nero, you might be at risk. This is especially true if you are older or have a weak immune system.
What should I do? Throw away any cavolo nero you have. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating it.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Netherlands
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