Salmonella in sesame seeds from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Salmonella enterica - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Sweden
What is this? Sesame seeds from India may have harmful bacteria called salmonella.
What's happening? Some sesame seeds from India have been found to contain salmonella. Sweden has rejected these seeds.
Does this affect me? If you have sesame seeds from India at home, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating sesame seeds.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Salmonella enterica - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: India · Notifier: Sweden
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