Salmonella in black pepper from Brazil
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Salmonella enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- European Commission
What is this? Black pepper from Brazil may have harmful bacteria called salmonella.
What's happening? Some shipments of this black pepper were stopped at EU borders because they tested positive for salmonella.
Does this affect me? If you have black pepper from Brazil at home, it could make you sick.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating it.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Salmonella enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: European Commission
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