Detection of Salmonelle in maltitol dark chocolate origin Spain
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
- Hazard
- Salmonella spp - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- France
What is this? A batch of dark chocolate made with maltitol from Spain may have harmful bacteria called salmonella.
What's happening? France found salmonella in this chocolate. The product is being taken off store shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought this chocolate in France, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Do not eat it. Return it to the store or throw it away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: Salmonella spp - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: France
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