S. Abaetetuba and S. Oranienburg in black pepper from Brazil
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Salmonella Abaetetuba - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Oranienburg - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Black pepper from Brazil has tiny germs called Salmonella. These germs can make you sick.
What's happening? Germany found these germs in some black pepper. They stopped it at the border.
Does this affect me? If you have black pepper from Brazil, you might have this.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Salmonella Abaetetuba - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Oranienburg - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Germany
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