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27.09.2024 - Foods
Harmful STEC (EHEC) detected in a sausage - product recall
The presence of E. coli in food is often also assessed as an indicator of potential health hazards due to the fecal origin of these bacteria, as a contamination with fecal-origin pathogens might be present simultaneously.
Some strains of E. coli, such as STEC (Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli), VTEC (Verotoxin-producing E. coli), or EHEC (Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli), can cause severe foodborne illnesses. In addition to the classic gastrointestinal symptoms of food infections and intoxications (vomiting, diarrhea, fever, …), diseases caused by EHEC strains can lead to HUS syndrome (hemolytic-uremic syndrome) with kidney failure and death as a consequence.
STEC was detected in a sausage on sale. Therefore, the manufacturer is recalling the product. Consumers who have purchased the product are strongly advised not to consume it.
At BAV Institute, we regularly test for STEC and other pathogenic bacteria. We provide fast and reliable results and are happy to advise you on all matters concerning product safety. If you have any questions, our customer advisors are happy to assist you.
Source: https://www.lebensmittelwarnung.de
Further Links:
https://www.bav-institut.de/de/news/Was-sind-STEC-VTEC-und-EHEC-Ein-Ueberblick-und-deren-Bedeutung-in-Lebensmitteln
https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/E/EHEC/EHEC.html