Salmonella in merguez sausages
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Hazard
- Salmonella - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Merguez sausages may contain harmful bacteria called salmonella. These can cause food poisoning.
What's happening? Some merguez sausages from Spain have been found with salmonella. They are being recalled in France.
Does this affect me? If you have bought merguez sausages recently, you might be at risk. Check your fridge or freezer.
What should I do? Do not eat the sausages. Return them to the store or throw them away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: Salmonella - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: France
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