Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in deer fillet from Tsjechië
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Czechia
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? A type of harmful bacteria called STEC can sometimes be found in raw deer meat. Eating undercooked meat with this bacteria can make you very sick.
What's happening? Some deer fillets from Czechia were found to have this bacteria. These fillets were sold in the Netherlands.
Does this affect me? If you bought raw deer fillet from Czechia recently, you might be at risk. Check your freezer or fridge.
What should I do? Do not eat the meat unless it is fully cooked. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating it.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Czechia · Notifier: Netherlands
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