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