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 is a spice that may have harmful bacteria called salmonella.
What's happening? Some shipments of this pepper had salmonella. The Netherlands stopped these shipments at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought Brazilian black pepper, 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 enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Netherlands
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