Listeria monocytogenes in hummus from the Netherlands
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- other food product / mixed
- Hazard
- Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Hummus from the Netherlands may have harmful bacteria called Listeria. These bacteria can make people very sick.
What's happening? Some hummus sold in the Netherlands and Germany has been recalled. The Dutch government found the bacteria in the food.
Does this affect me? If you bought hummus from the Netherlands, you might be at risk. Check the package for the recall.
What should I do? Do not eat the hummus. Return it to the store or throw it away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Netherlands
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