Presence of Salmonella spp. in Indian hulled sesame seeds
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Salmonella enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Greece
What is this? Indian hulled sesame seeds may have harmful bacteria called Salmonella.
What's happening? Some sesame seeds from India have been found with Salmonella and are being rejected at the border.
Does this affect me? If you have Indian hulled sesame seeds at home, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using any sesame seeds.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Salmonella enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: India · Notifier: Greece
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