Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in broccoli sprouts from Germany
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Germany
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some raw broccoli sprouts may have harmful bacteria called STEC. These bacteria can make you very sick.
What's happening? Germany found STEC in broccoli sprouts. These sprouts were sold in Germany, Austria, and Luxembourg.
Does this affect me? If you bought raw broccoli sprouts from these countries, you might be at risk.
What should I do? Throw away any raw broccoli sprouts you have. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Germany
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