salmonella and E.coli in chicken, from Brazil
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- poultry meat and poultry meat products
- Hazard
- Salmonella - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms} *** e.coli - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Chicken meat from Brazil may have two types of germs: Salmonella and E.coli. These can sometimes make people sick.
What's happening? Some chicken from Brazil has been found with these germs. The Dutch food safety group is warning people.
Does this affect me? If you bought chicken from Brazil recently, it might be affected. Check your fridge or freezer.
What should I do? Throw away or return the chicken. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating it.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: poultry meat and poultry meat products · Hazard: Salmonella - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms} *** e.coli - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Netherlands
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