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Salmonella in frozen crocodile steaks from Belgium, with raw material from Zimbabwe

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
meat and meat products (other than poultry)
Hazard
Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Zimbabwe
Notifier
Poland
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What is this? Frozen crocodile steaks were made from meat that may have harmful bacteria called salmonella.

What's happening? Some of these steaks in Europe might be unsafe to eat because they could carry salmonella.

Does this affect me? If you have bought frozen crocodile steaks in Belgium or other listed countries, you may be affected.

What should I do? Do not eat the steaks. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using them.

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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Zimbabwe · Notifier: Poland

First published
May 18, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.2501

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What is this product recall alert about?
Salmonella in frozen crocodile steaks from Belgium, with raw material from Zimbabwe. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Zimbabwe · Notifier: Poland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 18, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Poland, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, Lithuania, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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