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🍎 Food BG December 30, 2021

shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli 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
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What is this? Some frozen lamb plucks from New Zealand may have harmful bacteria called shigatoxin-producing E. coli.

What's happening? Bulgaria stopped these lamb parts at the border because they might make people sick.

Does this affect me? If you bought frozen lamb plucks from New Zealand, this warning may apply to you.

What should I do? Do not eat the product. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.

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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

First published
December 30, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.7241

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What is this product recall alert about?
shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli 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
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 30, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Bulgaria.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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