Listeria monocytogenes in cheese from Italy
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- milk and milk products
- Hazard
- Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some cheese from Italy may have harmful bacteria called Listeria. These bacteria can make people very sick.
What's happening? A batch of cheese from Italy has been found with Listeria. The cheese was sold in Germany.
Does this affect me? If you bought cheese from Italy recently, you might be at risk. Check your fridge or store receipt.
What should I do? Do not eat the cheese. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: milk and milk products · Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Germany
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