Salmonella spp in sesame seeds from Türkiye
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Salmonella spp - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Greece
What is this? Sesame seeds from Türkiye may have harmful bacteria called Salmonella.
What's happening? Greece stopped some sesame seeds at the border because they tested positive for Salmonella.
Does this affect me? If you bought sesame seeds from Türkiye, you might have some at home.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. 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: Türkiye · Notifier: Greece
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