Salmonella Mbandaka in soybean meal, used in feed for poultry
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- compound feeds
- Hazard
- Salmonella Mbandaka - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Belgium
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? A kind of germ called Salmonella Mbandaka was found in soybean meal. This meal is used to feed chickens and other poultry.
What's happening? Belgium told other countries that some poultry feed may have this germ. They are checking where the feed went.
Does this affect me? If you eat chicken or eggs, you might be affected. The problem is in the feed, not the meat or eggs yet.
What should I do? Cook chicken and eggs well. If you are worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: compound feeds · Hazard: Salmonella Mbandaka - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Belgium · Notifier: Belgium
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