Salmonella spp. in paprika from China
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? A spice called paprika from China may have harmful bacteria called salmonella.
What's happening? Spain found salmonella in some paprika from China. They stopped it at the border.
Does this affect me? If you have paprika from China, it might be unsafe.
What should I do? Do not use it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: China · Notifier: Spain
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