Salmonella spp detected in Chorizo produced in Spain
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Hazard
- Salmonella enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- France
What is this? A Spanish-made chorizo sausage may have harmful bacteria called salmonella.
What's happening? France found salmonella in some chorizo from Spain. The product is being taken off shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought chorizo made in Spain, you might have this product.
What should I do? Throw away the chorizo or return it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: Salmonella enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: France
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