foodborne outbreak suspected (Salmonella Bovismorbificans) to be caused by alfalfa seeds, clover seeds, broccoli seeds and radish seeds from Italy
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Salmonella bovismorbificans - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- India *** Italy *** United States
- Notifier
- European Commission
What is this? Some seeds (alfalfa, clover, broccoli, radish) may carry harmful bacteria called Salmonella.
What's happening? Seeds from Italy might be unsafe. They could make people sick with Salmonella.
Does this affect me? If you bought these seeds in Europe, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Stop using the seeds. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Salmonella bovismorbificans - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: India *** Italy *** United States · Notifier: European Commission
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