Salmonella group E1 O-form in black pepper from Brazil
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Salmonella - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A batch of black pepper from Brazil has been found to contain harmful bacteria called Salmonella.
What's happening? Germany has stopped this pepper at the border because it tested positive for Salmonella.
Does this affect me? If you have black pepper from Brazil, you could be at risk.
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 - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Germany
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