Salmonella spp. in sesame seeds from Nigeria
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Nigeria
- Notifier
- Poland
What is this? Sesame seeds from Nigeria may have harmful bacteria called salmonella.
What's happening? Some sesame seeds from Nigeria have been stopped at borders because they tested positive for salmonella.
Does this affect me? This may affect people in Poland or Türkiye who have sesame seeds from Nigeria.
What should I do? Do not eat the seeds. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Nigeria · Notifier: Poland
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