Salmonella in Brazilian black pepper
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Salmonella enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Brazilian black pepper may have harmful bacteria called salmonella.
What's happening? Some shipments of this pepper were stopped at the border because they had salmonella.
Does this affect me? If you have black pepper from Brazil, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Salmonella enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Netherlands
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