Salmonella in black pepper
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Black pepper can sometimes have tiny germs called salmonella. These germs can make you sick.
What's happening? Some black pepper from Brazil was found to have salmonella. It was stopped at the border in the Netherlands.
Does this affect me? If you have black pepper from Brazil, it might be unsafe. Check your spice rack.
What should I do? Throw away any black pepper from Brazil. 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 spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Netherlands
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