STEC stx2 positive in bos taurus from Brazil
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Raw beef from Brazil may have harmful bacteria called STEC. These bacteria can make you very sick.
What's happening? Some beef from Brazil has been found with these bad bacteria. The beef was sold in the Netherlands.
Does this affect me? If you bought raw beef from Brazil recently, you might be at risk.
What should I do? Do not eat the beef raw. Cook it well. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Netherlands
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