Salmonella Bareilly and Bacillus cereus (enterotoxin) in Tumeric
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Bacillus cereus enterotoxin producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Notifier
- Slovenia
What is this? Some turmeric powder may have two kinds of germs: Salmonella and Bacillus cereus. These can make you sick.
What's happening? A batch of turmeric from Bosnia and Herzegovina was found to have these germs. It was sold in Slovenia.
Does this affect me? If you bought turmeric from this batch in Slovenia, it might affect you.
What should I do? Stop using the turmeric. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Bacillus cereus enterotoxin producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Bosnia and Herzegovina · Notifier: Slovenia
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