SALMONELLA IN SESAME SEEDS FROM NIGERIA
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Salmonella enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Nigeria
- Notifier
- Greece
What is this? Sesame seeds from Nigeria may have harmful bacteria called Salmonella. This can make people sick.
What's happening? Greece found Salmonella in sesame seeds from Nigeria. These seeds were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you have sesame seeds from Nigeria, you could be at risk. Check your food.
What should I do? Do not eat the seeds. 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 enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Nigeria · Notifier: Greece
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