Listeria monocytogenes in red beetroot chunks
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Red beetroot chunks may have tiny germs called Listeria. These germs can make people sick.
What's happening? Some red beetroot chunks sold in the Netherlands and Sweden had these germs. The problem has been fixed.
Does this affect me? If you bought red beetroot chunks from these countries, you might have some. Check your fridge.
What should I do? Throw away any red beetroot chunks you have. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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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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