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
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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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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