STEC present in Bos Taurus
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? A type of harmful bacteria called STEC has been found in beef from Brazil.
What's happening? The beef may have germs that can make people sick. The problem has been reported in the Netherlands.
Does this affect me? If you bought beef from Brazil, you might be at risk. Check where your meat came from.
What should I do? Do not eat the beef if you are unsure. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Netherlands
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