Salmonella in betel leaves from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Salmonella typhimurium DT 193 - multiresistant - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Betel leaves from India may have harmful bacteria called Salmonella. These leaves are often used in cooking or wrapped around food.
What's happening? France found Salmonella in some betel leaves from India. These leaves were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought betel leaves recently, check where they came from. Only leaves from India might be unsafe.
What should I do? Throw away any betel leaves from India. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Salmonella typhimurium DT 193 - multiresistant - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: India · Notifier: France
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