Salmonella in chilli powder from China
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Salmonella enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? A batch of chilli powder from China has been found to contain harmful bacteria called salmonella.
What's happening? The Dutch food safety team stopped this chilli powder at the border because it tested positive for salmonella.
Does this affect me? If you have bought chilli powder recently, check the package for any recall notices.
What should I do? Do not use the chilli powder. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating food with it.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Salmonella enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: China · Notifier: Netherlands
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