STEC in filet americain from Belgium
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Belgium
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? A type of harmful bacteria called STEC has been found in raw beef steak tartare (filet americain) from Belgium.
What's happening? Some packs of this raw beef product may contain these dangerous bacteria. The Dutch food safety office has warned about this.
Does this affect me? If you bought raw beef steak tartare in the Netherlands, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Do not eat the product. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Belgium · Notifier: Netherlands
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