Salmonella Enteritidis on a laying hen farm in Germany
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- eggs and egg products
- Hazard
- Salmonella Enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Germany
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A farm in Germany found harmful bacteria called Salmonella Enteritidis in its hens. These bacteria can make eggs unsafe to eat.
What's happening? The farm has been checked, and the problem is now fixed. No unsafe eggs are being sold.
Does this affect me? If you ate eggs from Germany recently, you might have been at risk. The problem is over now.
What should I do? If you feel sick, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Always cook eggs fully to stay safe.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: eggs and egg products · Hazard: Salmonella Enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Germany
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