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🍎 Food PL CZ LV April 28, 2023

Salmonella spp. w 25 g w 1 z 5 próbek majeranku suszonego, kraj pochodzenia Egipt// Salmonella spp. in 25 g in 1 of 5 samples of dried marjoram from Egypt

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
herbs and spices
Hazard
Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Egypt
Notifier
Poland
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What is this? Dried marjoram from Egypt may have harmful bacteria called Salmonella.

What's happening? Tests found Salmonella in one of five samples of this dried herb.

Does this affect me? If you bought dried marjoram from Egypt, you might have it.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.

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Agency-published detail

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

First published
April 28, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.2825

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What is this product recall alert about?
Salmonella spp. w 25 g w 1 z 5 próbek majeranku suszonego, kraj pochodzenia Egipt// Salmonella spp. in 25 g in 1 of 5 samples of dried marjoram from Egypt. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Poland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 28, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Poland, Czechia, and Latvia.
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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