02.12.2021 - Lebensmittel

BVL zoonosis monitoring detects STEC bacteria that pose a health risk

The German Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) issued a press release about their Zoonosis Monitoring 2020. As part of the monitoring, Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) were detected in some product groups. These bacteria can cause acute intestinal inflammation in humans, some of which can take a severe course.

Fresh lamb meat was particularly conspicuous, with STEC detected in 13.2% of the samples tested. Samples of wheat flour from milling operations were also severely affected, with 9.1% showing STEC.

In our Tentamus laboratories, we regularly perform testing for Shiga toxin-producing E. coli. We provide you with fast and reliable results.

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