STEC (stx+;eae+) in minced 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
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some minced beef from Belgium may have harmful bacteria called STEC. These bacteria can make you very sick.
What's happening? Belgium recalled some minced beef because it might have these bad bacteria. The beef came from the Netherlands.
Does this affect me? If you bought minced beef in Belgium, you might be affected. Check your fridge or freezer.
What should I do? Do not eat the beef. Return it to the store or throw it away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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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: Netherlands · Notifier: Belgium
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