Recall: STEC/VTEC in Salami with Venison
Dec 8, 2023 - Foods
Recall: STEC/VTEC in Salami with Venison
Due to the detection of STEC/VTEC, an official recall of salami with venison was initiated. The publication also took place on the website lebensmittelwarnung.de.
STEC/VTEC are potentially pathogenic Escherichia coli (E. coli) strains. The terms VTEC (verotoxin-producing E. coli) and STEC (shiga toxin-producing E. coli) are used synonymously. Infections with these strains can sometimes have serious, life-threatening consequences up to death. Pathogens that cause these diseases are known as EHEC (enterohemorrhagic E. coli). Both raw animal and plant foods are particularly affected.
A profile of 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 Robert Koch Institute (RKI) and Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR).
We regularly conduct investigations for pathogenic E. coli such as STEC/VTEC at the BAV Institute. We provide you with fast and reliable results.
For questions, our customer advisors are very happy to assist you.
Source: lebensmittelwarnung.de