STEC (stx+;eae+) in minced meat
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Not 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 minced meat may have a type of bacteria called STEC. It can make people sick.
What's happening? A small amount of minced meat with this bacteria was sold in Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Does this affect me? If you bought minced meat from these countries, you might have some at home.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not 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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