Salmonella in melon seeds from Ghana
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Salmonella enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Ghana
- Notifier
- United Kingdom
What is this? Melon seeds from Ghana may have harmful bacteria called Salmonella.
What's happening? Some melon seeds from Ghana were stopped at the border because they had Salmonella.
Does this affect me? If you have melon seeds from Ghana, they might be unsafe to eat.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Salmonella enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Ghana · Notifier: United Kingdom
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