Salmonella in cumin powder from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Salmonella enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Finland
What is this? Cumin powder is a spice used in cooking. It can sometimes contain harmful bacteria called salmonella.
What's happening? Some cumin powder from India has been found to have salmonella. This means it could make people sick.
Does this affect me? If you have cumin powder from India, you might be at risk. This notice is for Finland.
What should I do? Do not use the cumin powder. 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: India · Notifier: Finland
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