Verocytotoxic Escherichia Coli (vtec) Detected In Chilled Beef Trimmings From Poland
Chilled beef trimmings imported from Poland to Lithuania have been recalled because they tested positive for Verocytotoxic Escherichia coli (VTEC), a harmful bacteria. The affected products were distributed in Lithuania. VTEC can cause serious foodborne illness in people who consume contaminated meat.
- Product
- Verocytotoxic Escherichia coli (VTEC) detected in chilled beef trimmings from Poland. Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry). Origin: Lithuania
- Reason
- Verocytotoxic Escherichia coli (VTEC) detected in chilled beef trimmings from Poland
- Classification
- Class III
- Category
- food recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- RASFF
- Recall date
- 2026-04-16
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- LT
- Distribution
- Lithuania
Official recall notice from RASFF
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/b6154b8d-991d-49ad-82d0-faaadfdfbf75