Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in lamb meat from New Zealand
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli enteropathogenic - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- New Zealand
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? This is about lamb meat from New Zealand that may have harmful bacteria called STEC.
What's happening? Some lamb meat from New Zealand might have STEC bacteria. This is a serious issue.
Does this affect me? If you have bought lamb meat from New Zealand, this could affect you.
What should I do? Do not eat the meat. Return it to the store or throw it away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: Escherichia coli enteropathogenic - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: New Zealand · Notifier: Germany
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