Salmonella Rubislaw in black pepper from Brazil
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Salmonella Rubislaw - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A batch of black pepper from Brazil has been found to contain a harmful germ called Salmonella Rubislaw.
What's happening? Germany has stopped this pepper at the border because it may make people sick.
Does this affect me? If you have this pepper at home, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Do not use it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating food with this pepper.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Salmonella Rubislaw - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Germany
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