Salmonella spp. in tahini from the Syrian Arab Republic
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Salmonella spp - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Syria
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Tahini is a paste made from sesame seeds. It can sometimes have harmful bacteria called Salmonella.
What's happening? Some tahini from Syria may have Salmonella. This can make people sick.
Does this affect me? If you have tahini from Syria, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Do not eat it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Salmonella spp - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Syria · Notifier: Germany
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