Verotoxin-producing Escherichia coli (VTEC) in raw salami with deer meat from Italy
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Hazard
- Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A type of harmful bacteria called VTEC can sometimes be found in raw salami that has deer meat. These bacteria can make people very sick.
What's happening? Some raw salami with deer meat from Italy may have this harmful bacteria. The product has been recalled in Germany.
Does this affect me? If you have bought this raw salami with deer meat in Germany, you might be at risk.
What should I do? Do not eat the salami. Return it to the store or throw it away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Germany
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