Salmonella in Halvah from Syria
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- confectionery
- Hazard
- Salmonella - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Amsterdam - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Syria
- Notifier
- Norway
What is this? Halvah is a sweet treat made from sesame seeds. Some batches from Syria may have harmful bacteria called salmonella.
What's happening? Norway found salmonella in halvah from Syria. This is a serious health risk.
Does this affect me? If you have halvah from Syria, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Do not eat it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: confectionery · Hazard: Salmonella - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Amsterdam - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Syria · Notifier: Norway
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