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Salmonella spp. in lamb fillet from New Zealand

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
meat and meat products (other than poultry)
Hazard
Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
New Zealand
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? A warning about lamb fillet from New Zealand that may have harmful bacteria called salmonella.

What's happening? Some lamb fillet from New Zealand has been found to contain salmonella. This is a serious health risk.

Does this affect me? This affects people in Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden who may have bought this lamb fillet.

What should I do? Do not eat the lamb fillet. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you have eaten it and feel unwell.

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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: New Zealand · Notifier: Germany

First published
July 27, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.5096

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What is this product recall alert about?
Salmonella spp. in lamb fillet from New Zealand. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: New Zealand · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 27, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Netherlands, and Sweden.
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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