Microbiological contamination (Bacillus cereus) in lettuce from the Netherlands
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Bacillus cereus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some lettuce from the Netherlands may have tiny germs called Bacillus cereus. These germs can sometimes make people sick.
What's happening? Germany found these germs in lettuce from the Netherlands. The lettuce is being taken off store shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought lettuce from the Netherlands, it might be unsafe. Check your fridge or store receipt.
What should I do? Throw away the lettuce or return it to the store. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating it.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Bacillus cereus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Germany
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