Salmonella spp. in walnut kernels from the United States, via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Salmonella - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonellen - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some walnut pieces from the United States may have harmful germs called Salmonella.
What's happening? These walnuts came through the Netherlands and were sent to Germany. They might make people sick.
Does this affect me? If you bought walnuts in Germany, check if they are from this batch.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel ill.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Salmonella - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonellen - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Germany
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