Listeria monocytogenes in the salami Salchichon Vela Iberico from Spain
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Hazard
- Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- Czechia
What is this? Salchichon Vela Iberico is a dry-cured pork sausage from Spain. It may contain harmful bacteria called Listeria.
What's happening? Some packs of this sausage have been found to have Listeria germs. This is a serious health risk.
Does this affect me? If you bought this sausage in the Czech Republic, you might have it at home.
What should I do? Do not eat the sausage. 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: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Czechia
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