Salmonella in Kaffir lime leaves from South Africa
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Salmonella enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- South Africa
- Notifier
- Switzerland
What is this? Kaffir lime leaves from South Africa may have harmful bacteria called salmonella.
What's happening? Some of these leaves have been found with salmonella. They could make people sick.
Does this affect me? If you bought Kaffir lime leaves from South Africa, you might be at risk.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Salmonella enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: South Africa · Notifier: Switzerland
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