Salmonella mbandaka in peperoncino (capsicum annuum) dalla Cina//Salmonella mbandaka in chili pepper (Capsicum annum) from China
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Salmonella Salmonella Mbandaka - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? A spicy pepper called peperoncino from China may have harmful bacteria called Salmonella.
What's happening? Italy found Salmonella in some peperoncino from China. The country stopped these peppers at the border.
Does this affect me? If you have peperoncino from China, it might be unsafe to eat.
What should I do? Do not eat it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Salmonella Salmonella Mbandaka - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: China · Notifier: Italy
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