Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in chilled raw sausage from Germany
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Germany
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A German chilled raw sausage may contain harmful bacteria called STEC. These bacteria can make you very sick.
What's happening? Germany found STEC in some chilled raw sausages. These sausages were sold in Germany and Austria.
Does this affect me? You may be at risk if you ate this sausage. The problem has been fixed, but check your fridge.
What should I do? Throw away any leftover sausage. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Germany
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