Salmonella Saintpaul, Salmonella Muenchen, Salmonella Matadi, Salmonella Newport in black pepper from Brazil
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Salmonella Matadi - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Munchen - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Newport - {pathogenic micro-orga
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some shipments of black pepper from Brazil have tiny germs called salmonella. These germs can make people sick.
What's happening? Germany stopped some black pepper from Brazil because it had salmonella germs. The problem has been fixed.
Does this affect me? If you bought black pepper from Brazil, check the package. If you are unsure, do not use it.
What should I do? Throw away the pepper or return it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick after eating food with this pepper.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Salmonella Matadi - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Munchen - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Newport - {pathogenic micro-orga · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Germany
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