Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli in raw milk cheese from France
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- milk and milk products
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A type of harmful bacteria called shigatoxin-producing E. coli has been found in some raw milk cheese made in France.
What's happening? Germany has told shops to stop selling this cheese. The cheese may make people sick.
Does this affect me? If you bought raw milk cheese from France, you might have it. Check your fridge.
What should I do? Do not eat the cheese. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: milk and milk products · Hazard: Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: Germany
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