STEC (stx+;eae+) in bovine meat 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 *** United Kingdom
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some beef from Belgium may have harmful bacteria called STEC. These bacteria can make people very sick.
What's happening? Belgium recalled some beef because it might have these bacteria. The recall is now over.
Does this affect me? If you bought beef from Belgium, check if it was part of the recall. People in Belgium, Germany, or the Netherlands may have bought it.
What should I do? If you’re worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Do not eat the beef if it was recalled.
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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 *** United Kingdom · Notifier: Belgium
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