Salmonella Sandiego and Salmonella Javiana in black pepper from Brazil
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Salmonella Sandiego - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Javiana - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Black pepper from Brazil may have two kinds of harmful bacteria called Salmonella Sandiego and Salmonella Javiana.
What's happening? Germany stopped some shipments of this black pepper because tests found these germs in it.
Does this affect me? If you have this black pepper at home, it could make you sick.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick after eating it.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Salmonella Sandiego - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Javiana - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Germany
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