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17.07.2023 - Foods
Recall: STEC/VTEC in Feta
Due to the detection of STEC/VTEC, the official recall of a feta cheese (pickled cheese) was initiated. The publication also took place via the website lebensmittelwarnung.de.
STEC/VTEC refers to potentially pathogenic strains of Escherichia coli (E. coli). The terms VTEC (Verotoxin-producing E. coli) and STEC (Shigatoxin-producing E. coli) are used synonymously. Infections with these strains can sometimes have severe, life-threatening consequences, including death. Pathogens causing these diseases are known under the term EHEC (enterohaemorrhagic E. coli). Particularly affected are both raw animal and plant-based foods.
A profile of the potentially pathogenic E. coli strains STEC/VTEC can be found at the following link:
Further information can also be found on the websites of the RKI and BfR.
We regularly conduct tests for pathogenic E. coli like STEC/VTEC at the BAV Institute. We provide fast and reliable results.
Our customer consultants are at your disposal for any questions.