Salmonella spp in black pepper from Brazil
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Black pepper from Brazil may have harmful bacteria called Salmonella.
What's happening? Spain found Salmonella in some black pepper from Brazil. This makes the pepper unsafe to eat.
Does this affect me? If you have black pepper from Brazil at home, it might be unsafe.
What should I do? Do not use the pepper. 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 spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Spain
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