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 batch of black pepper from Brazil may have harmful bacteria called salmonella.
What's happening? Germany stopped a shipment of this black pepper because it tested positive for salmonella.
Does this affect me? If you have this black pepper at home, you could get sick from it.
What should I do? Throw it away. If you feel unwell after eating food with this pepper, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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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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