Staphylococcus aureus in pasta from Italy
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- Staphylococcus aureus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A batch of pasta from Italy may have a germ called Staphylococcus aureus. This germ can sometimes make people sick.
What's happening? Germany told stores to take this pasta off shelves. They want to check if the germ is really there.
Does this affect me? If you bought pasta from Italy recently, it might be the one. Check your kitchen.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: Staphylococcus aureus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Germany
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