Salmonella Sandiego in black pepper from Brazil
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Salmonella San Diego - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? This is a warning about black pepper from Brazil that may have harmful bacteria called Salmonella Sandiego.
What's happening? Germany found this problem and stopped the pepper at the border. The pepper could make people sick.
Does this affect me? If you have black pepper from Brazil at home, it might be unsafe to use.
What should I do? Stop using the pepper. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating it.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Salmonella San Diego - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Germany
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