Salmonella Rubislaw, Salmonella Freetown, Salmonella Kiambu, Salmonella Newport, Salmonella Poona and Salmonella Sandiego O:5- in black pepper from Brazil
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Salmonella Sandiego - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Freetown - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Kiambu - {pathogenic micro-or
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some shipments of black pepper from Brazil have harmful bacteria called Salmonella. These germs can make you sick.
What's happening? Germany found these bad bacteria in black pepper from Brazil. The pepper was stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you have black pepper from Brazil at home, it might be unsafe. Check where it came from.
What should I do? Do not use the pepper. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating food with it.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Salmonella Sandiego - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Freetown - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Kiambu - {pathogenic micro-or · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Germany
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