Salmonella in black pepper from Brazil
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Salmonella Abaetetuba - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Bredeney - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Münster - {pathogenic micro
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- European Commission
What is this? Some black pepper from Brazil may have harmful bacteria called Salmonella.
What's happening? The European Union found Salmonella in shipments of black pepper from Brazil.
Does this affect me? If you have black pepper from Brazil, it might be unsafe.
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 Abaetetuba - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Bredeney - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Münster - {pathogenic micro · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: European Commission
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