Listeria monocytogenes in ham from Germany with raw material from Belgium
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Hazard
- Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Belgium *** Germany
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A type of harmful bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes may be in some ham made in Germany. The ham used meat from Belgium.
What's happening? Germany found Listeria in ham products. They are warning people who bought this ham.
Does this affect me? This affects people in Germany who bought this ham. Others are not at risk.
What should I do? Do not eat the ham. 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: Belgium *** Germany · Notifier: Germany
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