Salmonella in Red Pepper Powder
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Red pepper powder is a spice made from dried, ground red peppers. Some harmful bacteria called Salmonella can sometimes be found in it.
What's happening? A batch of red pepper powder from China was found to have Salmonella. This means the spice could make people sick.
Does this affect me? This affects people in the Netherlands who may have bought this red pepper powder.
What should I do? If you have this spice, do not use it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating it.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: China · Notifier: Netherlands
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