Greece: E.Coli in Frozen Minced Meat Made in Germany

Posted by keeptalkinggreece in Uncategorized, Very Mix

CONSUMERS’ WARNING: Greece  Scientific Council of Food Control (EFET) has order the withdrawal of  MARVEST deep frozen Minced Meat and Cevapcici. In routine controls, the EFET has detected the pathogenic becterium Escherichia Coli ( E.Coli ) 0157. According to EFET, it is not the same strain that caused deaths in Germany, but is is equally dangerous, says a statement on EFET’s website.(Open the PDF to see pictures & warning) . EFET urges consumers who have already purchased to refrain from consuming them,

The E.Coli has been detected in Frozen Minced Beef (500g) and frozen Spicy Meatballs/Cevapcici (1000g) packages, with expiration date November 6 & 8, 2011. The products are been sold in German Chain LIDL Hellas in Northern Greece.

See also ERT.gr (Greek State TV website) and Eleftherotypia