STEC in Spinach and arugula from the Netherlands
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Some spinach and arugula from the Netherlands may have harmful bacteria called STEC.
What's happening? These greens could make people sick if eaten raw.
Does this affect me? If you bought spinach or arugula from the Netherlands, check the recall notice.
What should I do? Do not eat the greens. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Netherlands
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