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🍎 Food DE October 22, 2024

Verotoxin-producing E. coli (VTEC) in lamb's lettuce mix from the Netherlands

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Potential risk
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
Escherichia coli verotoxin producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Netherlands
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? A bagged lettuce mix from the Netherlands may have harmful bacteria called VTEC.

What's happening? Germany told stores to take this lettuce mix off shelves. The lettuce might make people sick.

Does this affect me? If you bought this lettuce mix in Germany, do not eat it.

What should I do? Throw it away or return it to the store. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.

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Agency-published detail

Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Escherichia coli verotoxin producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Germany

First published
October 22, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.7745

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What is this product recall alert about?
Verotoxin-producing E. coli (VTEC) in lamb's lettuce mix from the Netherlands. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Escherichia coli verotoxin producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 22, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
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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