Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in chilled beef from Argentina
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Argentina
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some chilled beef from Argentina may have harmful bacteria called STEC. These bacteria can make people very sick.
What's happening? Germany, Austria, and Italy found this problem in beef. The beef might still be in stores or homes.
Does this affect me? If you bought chilled beef from Argentina, you could be at risk. This is especially true in Germany, Austria, or Italy.
What should I do? Do not eat the beef. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before throwing it away.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Argentina · Notifier: Germany
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