Salmonella Enteritidis in laying hens environment
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- live animals
- Hazard
- Salmonela enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Germany
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some chicken farms in Germany have harmful bacteria called Salmonella Enteritidis. These bacteria can make eggs unsafe to eat.
What's happening? The German government found Salmonella Enteritidis in the chicken farm environment. This means eggs from these farms could be unsafe.
Does this affect me? If you live in Germany and eat eggs, you might be at risk. The problem has been fixed, but some eggs may still be unsafe.
What should I do? Throw away any eggs from Germany you have at home. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating eggs.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: live animals · Hazard: Salmonela enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Germany
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