NewListeriaCasesAlsoInTheNetherlands

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Oct 7, 2019 - Foods

NewListeriaCasesAlsoInTheNetherlands

A Dutch company is recalling its products due to listeria in meat products and 3 deaths. This operation has been temporarily closed by the authorities.

After two deaths and 37 illnesses in Germany caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, the company Wilke Wurstwaren filed for insolvency after last week's closure.

Listeria can be particularly dangerous for immunocompromised individuals such as pregnant women, the elderly, or the sick.

In our factsheet, you can learn more about the significance, origin, and potential contamination sources of Listeria monocytogenes in foods.

In our laboratory, we regularly test for Listeria monocytogenes. With "real-time PCR," you receive fast and reliable results within 24 hours.

For questions, our customer advisors are happy to assist you.

Source:
www.focus.de, www.focus.de
www.rki.de
www.efsa.europa.eu