Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in salami from Germany
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli enteropathogenic - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Germany
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some German salami may have harmful bacteria called STEC. These bacteria can make people very sick.
What's happening? Germany found STEC in some salami. The salami was sold in Germany and Luxembourg.
Does this affect me? If you bought this salami, you could be at risk. Check if you have any at home.
What should I do? Do not eat the salami. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: Escherichia coli enteropathogenic - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Germany
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