Presumptive B. cereus in Ginger from India via The Netherlands
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Bacillus cereus presumptive - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Slovenia
What is this? Some ginger from India may have tiny germs called Bacillus cereus. These germs can sometimes make people sick.
What's happening? A country in Europe found these germs in ginger that came from India. The ginger was sold in a few European countries.
Does this affect me? If you bought ginger from India, you might have it. Check where your ginger came from.
What should I do? Do not eat the ginger if you are unsure where it came from. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Bacillus cereus presumptive - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: India · Notifier: Slovenia
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