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🍎 Food DE PL November 21, 2023

Salmonella spp. in parsley leaves from Poland

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
herbs and spices
Hazard
Salmonella spp - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Poland
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Some parsley leaves from Poland may have harmful bacteria called Salmonella. These bacteria can make you very sick.

What's happening? Germany found Salmonella in parsley leaves from Poland. The parsley was sold in Germany and Poland.

Does this affect me? If you bought parsley leaves from Poland, you might be at risk. This does not affect all parsley.

What should I do? Do not eat the parsley if you have it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.

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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Salmonella spp - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Germany

First published
November 21, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.8045

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What is this product recall alert about?
Salmonella spp. in parsley leaves from Poland. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Salmonella spp - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 21, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Poland.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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