S. Javiana, S. Newport, S. Infantis in black pepper from Brazil
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Salmonella Javiana - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Newport - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella infantis - {pathogenic micro-or
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some black pepper from Brazil has tiny germs called Salmonella. These germs can make people 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 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 Javiana - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Newport - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella infantis - {pathogenic micro-or · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Germany
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