Salmonella typhimurium found in turkey thigh and turkey leg
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- poultry meat and poultry meat products
- Hazard
- Salmonella typhimurium DT 104 - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? A batch of turkey thigh and turkey leg meat has been found to contain harmful bacteria called Salmonella typhimurium.
What's happening? The meat was sold in the Netherlands and Belgium. It came from France and may still be in shops or homes.
Does this affect me? If you bought turkey thigh or leg meat recently, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Do not eat the meat. Return it to the shop or throw it away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: poultry meat and poultry meat products · Hazard: Salmonella typhimurium DT 104 - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: Netherlands
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