Listeria monocytogenes in meat
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Hazard
- Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? A type of harmful bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes was found in some meat products.
What's happening? Meat products in the Netherlands may have this bacteria. The risk is low, but it can make people sick.
Does this affect me? If you ate meat from the Netherlands, you might be at risk. Older people and those with weak immune systems are more vulnerable.
What should I do? Throw away any meat from the Netherlands if you're unsure. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Netherlands
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