presence of listeria in smoked bacon
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Hazard
- Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Smoked bacon may have harmful bacteria called Listeria. These germs can make people very sick.
What's happening? Some smoked bacon from France has been found with Listeria. It was sold in France, Belgium, and Portugal.
Does this affect me? If you bought smoked bacon from these countries, you might be at risk. Check your fridge.
What should I do? Throw away the bacon or return it. 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: France · Notifier: France
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