Salmonella in black pepper from Brazil
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- other food product / mixed
- Hazard
- Salmonella enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? A batch of black pepper from Brazil has been found to contain harmful bacteria called salmonella.
What's happening? Spain has stopped this black pepper at the border because it tested positive for salmonella.
Does this affect me? If you have black pepper from Brazil at home, it may be unsafe to use.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after using it.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: Salmonella enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Spain
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