Salmonella in sesame seeds from Nigeria
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Nigeria
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Sesame seeds from Nigeria may have harmful bacteria called Salmonella.
What's happening? Some sesame seeds from Nigeria were stopped at the border because they had Salmonella.
Does this affect me? If you have sesame seeds from Nigeria, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Nigeria · Notifier: Netherlands
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