S. Agona, S. Poona and S. Matadi in black pepper from Brazil
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Salmonella Agona - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Matadi - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella poona - {pathogenic micro-organism
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some black pepper from Brazil has tiny germs called Salmonella. These germs can make you sick.
What's happening? Germany found these germs in the black pepper. They stopped the pepper from coming into the country.
Does this affect me? If you have black pepper from Brazil, it might be unsafe. Check where your pepper came from.
What should I do? Throw away any black pepper from Brazil. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating it.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Salmonella Agona - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Matadi - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella poona - {pathogenic micro-organism · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Germany
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