Presence of Salmonella spp. in sesame seeds from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Greece
What is this? Sesame seeds from India may have harmful bacteria called Salmonella.
What's happening? Greece found Salmonella in sesame seeds from India. These seeds are being rejected at the border.
Does this affect me? If you have sesame seeds from India, they could make you sick.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: India · Notifier: Greece
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