Salmonella enterica ser. Albany and Salmonella enterica ser. Weybridge in sesame seeds from Nigeria
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Salmonella Albany - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Weybridge - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Nigeria
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Sesame seeds from Nigeria may have two types of harmful bacteria called Salmonella Albany and Salmonella Weybridge.
What's happening? Germany found these bacteria in sesame seeds from Nigeria. The seeds were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you have sesame seeds from Nigeria, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Salmonella Albany - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Weybridge - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Nigeria · Notifier: Germany
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