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On February 12, 2025, the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed portal (RASFF) reported a significant food safety incident involving Filet americain pepper. The product has been found to contain Shigatoxin-Producing Escherichia Coli, a type of pathogenic bacteria associated with various health risks.
This contamination issue originated in the Netherlands, prompting immediate attention due to the potential health hazards posed by bio-contaminants in food products. The detection of such bacteria in food items highlights the importance of rigorous food safety protocols and monitoring systems.
Filet americain, a popular Dutch dish often consumed raw, is typically made from ground meat and seasoned with various ingredients, including pepper. The alert serves as a crucial reminder for consumers and food safety authorities to ensure proper handling and preparation of food products to mitigate risks associated with foodborne pathogens.
The incident falls under the category of Other incidents, reflecting the ongoing challenges in maintaining food safety standards in the supply chain. Stakeholders are urged to remain vigilant and responsive to alerts issued by food safety organizations.
- Incident: Shigatoxin-Producing Escherichia Coli has been detected in Filet americain pepper.
- Date: 2025-02-12
- Product: Filet americain pepper
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- Origin of issue: Netherlands
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- Incident Category: Other incident
- Hazard Category: Bio-contaminants
- Source: Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed portal (RASFF)
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