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Pathogenic micro-organisms

Bacteria, viruses and other micro-organisms that can cause illness — for example Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, E. coli (STEC), norovirus or hepatitis A. They are the most common reason for food alerts in the EU.

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What it can cause

Symptoms range from diarrhoea, vomiting and fever to severe illness. Listeria is particularly dangerous during pregnancy, for newborns, older people and anyone with a weakened immune system.

What to do

Do not eat the product from the batch named in the alert. Wash hands and surfaces that were in contact with it. Contact a doctor if you have a high fever, bloody diarrhoea or signs of dehydration.

General information only — not medical advice. If you have worrying symptoms, contact a doctor or call 112.

RASFFSerious risk

Too many E. coli in live mussels

Notified by France · origin: France

Pathogenic micro-organismsBivalve molluscs and products thereof

RASFFSerious risk

Listeria in cheese

Notified by France · origin: France

Pathogenic micro-organismsMilk and milk products

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella in chorella powder

Notified by France · origin: India

Pathogenic micro-organismsDietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods

RASFFSerious risk

Salmonella in poultry from Romania

Notified by Netherlands · origin: Romania

Pathogenic micro-organismsPoultry meat and poultry meat products