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
- Germany
What is this? A food safety notice says some black pepper from Brazil may have harmful bacteria called salmonella.
What's happening? Germany found salmonella in black pepper from Brazil. They stopped the bad batches from entering the country.
Does this affect me? If you have black pepper from Brazil at home, it might be unsafe.
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 spp - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Germany
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