shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (stx1 +, stx2 + /25g) in romaine lettuce from the Netherlands
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? A harmful bacteria called shigatoxin-producing E. coli has been found in some Dutch-grown romaine lettuce.
What's happening? The lettuce may carry this bacteria, which can make people very sick.
Does this affect me? If you bought romaine lettuce from the Netherlands, you might be at risk.
What should I do? Throw away any lettuce from the Netherlands. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Netherlands
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