salmonella in minced meat from Belgium, presumably linked to horse meat used as raw material
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Hazard
- Salmonella - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Belgium *** Romania
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some minced meat sold in Belgium may contain harmful bacteria called salmonella. The meat may have come from horses.
What's happening? Belgium has recalled some minced meat because it might make people sick. Other countries like France and Germany are also checking their supplies.
Does this affect me? If you bought minced meat from Belgium recently, you could be at risk. Check your fridge or freezer.
What should I do? Do not eat the meat. Throw it away or return it to the store. Ask your doctor or pharmacist 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: Belgium *** Romania · Notifier: Belgium
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