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🍎 Food HR November 3, 2022

Trichinela spiralis in bear meat

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Undecided
Category
meat and meat products (other than poultry)
Notifier
Croatia
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What is this? A tiny worm called Trichinella spiralis can sometimes be found in bear meat. Eating it raw or undercooked may cause illness.

What's happening? Croatia found this worm in some bear meat. They are warning people who may have bought or eaten it.

Does this affect me? If you recently ate bear meat in Croatia, you might be at risk. Check your freezer or storage.

What should I do? Do not eat the meat. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating it.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Notifier: Croatia

First published
November 3, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA22.6422

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What is this product recall alert about?
Trichinela spiralis in bear meat. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Notifier: Croatia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 3, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Croatia.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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