Salmonella spp. in basil from Egypt
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Salmonella spp - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Egypt *** Germany
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Basil from Egypt may have harmful bacteria called Salmonella.
What's happening? Some basil from Egypt has been found with Salmonella. This can make people sick.
Does this affect me? If you bought basil from Egypt, you might be at risk. This affects several European countries.
What should I do? Do not eat the basil. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Salmonella spp - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Egypt *** Germany · Notifier: Germany
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