Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in goat cheese from France
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- milk and milk products
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** e.coli - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A type of harmful bacteria called STEC may be in some goat cheese from France. These bacteria can make people very sick.
What's happening? Some goat cheese from France might have this bacteria. It has been found in several countries.
Does this affect me? If you have eaten this cheese and feel sick, you could be at risk. Symptoms may include stomach pain or fever.
What should I do? Do not eat the cheese. If you feel unwell, talk to your doctor or pharmacist right away.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: milk and milk products · Hazard: Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** e.coli - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: Germany
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