Salmonella in black pepper from Brazil
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Salmonella - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- France
What is this? This is about black pepper from Brazil that may have harmful bacteria called salmonella.
What's happening? France found salmonella in some black pepper from Brazil. They stopped it at the border.
Does this affect me? If you have black pepper from Brazil, it might be unsafe. Check your spices.
What should I do? Do not use the pepper. 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: France
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