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Salmonella present in spice and spice mix

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
herbs and spices
Hazard
Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Netherlands
Notifier
Netherlands
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What is this? Some spices or spice mixes may have tiny germs called salmonella. These germs can make you sick.

What's happening? A country found salmonella in some spice products. These products were sold in many places.

Does this affect me? If you have these spices at home, you could be at risk. Check where they came from.

What should I do? Stop using the spices. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.

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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Netherlands

First published
April 7, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.2096

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What is this product recall alert about?
Salmonella present in spice and spice mix. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Netherlands
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 7, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Netherlands, Belgium, CANADA, CURAçAO, Cyprus, France, Germany, Ireland, Lithuania, Luxembourg, MALDIVES, Portugal, Spain, and United Kingdom.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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