Salmonella spp in bay leaves from Turkey
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Bay leaves from Turkey may have harmful bacteria called Salmonella. These bacteria can make you very sick.
What's happening? Spain found Salmonella in some bay leaves from Turkey. The leaves were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you have bay leaves from Turkey, they might be unsafe. Check your spices at home.
What should I do? Do not use the bay leaves. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating foods with these leaves.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Spain
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