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🍎 Food SE March 26, 2021

Salmonella in Beef Trimming

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Undecided
Category
meat and meat products (other than poultry)
Origin
Netherlands
Notifier
Sweden
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What is this? Some beef trimmings from the Netherlands may have harmful bacteria called salmonella.

What's happening? Sweden found salmonella in beef trimmings that came from the Netherlands. They are checking where the beef went.

Does this affect me? If you bought beef trimmings in Sweden, you might be affected. Check your freezer or store receipt.

What should I do? Do not eat the beef trimmings. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.

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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Sweden

First published
March 26, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.1573

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What is this product recall alert about?
Salmonella in Beef Trimming. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Sweden
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 26, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Sweden.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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