Salmonella enterica ser. Saintpaul (presence /25g) in black pepper from Brazil
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Salmonella Saintpaul - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some black pepper from Brazil may have tiny germs called Salmonella Saintpaul. These germs can make people sick.
What's happening? Germany found these germs in black pepper from Brazil. They stopped the pepper from coming into the country.
Does this affect me? If you have black pepper from Brazil at home, it might be unsafe.
What should I do? Do not use the pepper. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick after eating it.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Salmonella Saintpaul - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Germany
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