Listeria monocytogenes in smoked salmon
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Germany
- Notifier
- Switzerland
What is this? Smoked salmon may have tiny germs called Listeria. These germs can make you very sick.
What's happening? Some smoked salmon from Germany has these germs. Switzerland found them and told stores to take it off shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought smoked salmon recently, you might have it. Check your fridge.
What should I do? Throw away any smoked salmon you have. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Switzerland
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