Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in raw milk cheese from France
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- milk and milk products
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some French cheeses made from raw (unpasteurised) milk may contain harmful bacteria called STEC. These bacteria can make people very sick.
What's happening? Germany has told food safety teams that some of these cheeses might have the bacteria. Japan is also watching for them.
Does this affect me? If you bought raw milk cheese from France, you might be at risk. This is especially true if you are older or have a weak immune system.
What should I do? Do not eat the cheese. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before throwing it away.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: milk and milk products · Hazard: Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: Germany
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