shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) in frozen lamb plucks from New Zealand
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- New Zealand
- Notifier
- Bulgaria
What is this? A harmful bacteria called shigatoxin-producing E. coli was found in some frozen lamb plucks from New Zealand.
What's happening? Bulgaria rejected these lamb plucks because they had the bacteria in 2 out of 5 tests.
Does this affect me? If you bought frozen lamb plucks from New Zealand, you might have this product.
What should I do? Throw away the product or return it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: New Zealand · Notifier: Bulgaria
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