Bacillus cereus in raw sesame seeds
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- other food product / mixed
- Hazard
- Bacillus cereus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Austria *** Uganda
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Raw sesame seeds may have tiny germs called Bacillus cereus. These germs can sometimes make people sick.
What's happening? Some bags of organic raw sesame seeds have been found with these germs. The seeds came from Austria and Uganda.
Does this affect me? If you bought these sesame seeds in Germany, you might have them. Check your kitchen.
What should I do? Stop eating the seeds. Ask your doctor or pharmacist what to do next.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: Bacillus cereus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Austria *** Uganda · Notifier: Germany
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