Salmonella (presence /25g) in chia seeds from the Netherlands
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Salmonella enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Chia seeds from the Netherlands may have harmful bacteria called salmonella.
What's happening? Some chia seeds from the Netherlands have been found to contain salmonella. These seeds are being recalled.
Does this affect me? If you have chia seeds from the Netherlands, you might be at risk. This also affects people in the Bahamas, Belgium, Japan, Marshall Islands, and Panama.
What should I do? Do not eat the chia seeds. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Salmonella enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Netherlands
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