Salmonella Gaminara, Salmonella Minnesota, Salmonella Javiana, Salmonella Saintpaul, Salmonella Rubislaw in black pepper from Brazil
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Salmonella Javiana - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Minnesota - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Rubislaw - {pathogenic micro-
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some black pepper from Brazil has harmful bacteria called Salmonella. These bacteria can make you sick.
What's happening? Germany found these bad bacteria in black pepper from Brazil. The pepper was stopped at the border.
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 Javiana - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Minnesota - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Rubislaw - {pathogenic micro- · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Germany
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