Salmonella Mbandaka in tahini sesame paste from Egypt, via France
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Salmonella Salmonella Mbandaka - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A sesame paste (tahini) made in Egypt may have germs called Salmonella Mbandaka.
What's happening? Germany found these germs in tahini that came through France. The product is being recalled.
Does this affect me? If you bought tahini sesame paste, it might be unsafe.
What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Salmonella Salmonella Mbandaka - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Germany
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