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🍎 Food BE AT DE IT NL SI September 9, 2022

Salmonella Senftenberg detected in soy flour from the Netherlands, with raw material from Hungary

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Not serious
Category
feed materials
Hazard
Salmonella Senftenberg - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Belgium *** Hungary
Notifier
Belgium
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What is this? A batch of soy flour from the Netherlands may have tiny germs called Salmonella Senftenberg. These germs can make people sick.

What's happening? The flour was made in the Netherlands but used soy from Hungary. The batch is being checked because it might have the germs.

Does this affect me? This affects people in Belgium, Austria, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Slovenia. If you bought soy flour, check the package.

What should I do? Do not eat the flour if you have it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using it.

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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: feed materials · Hazard: Salmonella Senftenberg - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Belgium *** Hungary · Notifier: Belgium

First published
September 9, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.5263

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What is this product recall alert about?
Salmonella Senftenberg detected in soy flour from the Netherlands, with raw material from Hungary. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: feed materials · Hazard: Salmonella Senftenberg - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Belgium *** Hungary · Notifier: Belgium
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 9, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Belgium, Austria, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, and Slovenia.
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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