Salmonella Minnesota, Salmonella Oranienburg, Salmonella Morehead and Salmonella Saphra in black pepper from Brazil
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Salmonella Minnesota - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Morehead - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Oranienburg - {pathogenic mi
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Black pepper from Brazil may have harmful bacteria called Salmonella. These can make you very sick.
What's happening? Germany found these bacteria in some black pepper from Brazil. The pepper was stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? Only if you have black pepper from Brazil at home. Most people are not at risk.
What should I do? Throw away any black pepper from Brazil. 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 Minnesota - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Morehead - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Oranienburg - {pathogenic mi · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Germany
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