Salmonella Poona, Salmonella Oranienburg, Salmonella Minnesota and Salmonella Saintpaul in black pepper from Brazil
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Salmonella Minnesota - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Oranienburg - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Saintpaul - {pathogenic m
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some black pepper from Brazil may have harmful germs called Salmonella. These germs can make you sick.
What's happening? Germany found these germs in black pepper from Brazil. The pepper was stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you have black pepper from Brazil, it might be unsafe. Check your spice rack.
What should I do? Do not use the pepper. Ask your pharmacist or doctor 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 Oranienburg - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Saintpaul - {pathogenic m · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Germany
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