Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in Camembert from France
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- milk and milk products
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A type of cheese called Camembert from France may have harmful bacteria called STEC.
What's happening? Some batches of this cheese have been found to contain these bad bacteria.
Does this affect me? This recall is in many countries, including Germany, Austria, and others.
What should I do? If you have this cheese, do not eat it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: milk and milk products · Hazard: Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: Germany
All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.
