Salmonella ssp. in walnut kernels (raw material) from the United States
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Salmonella - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A German food watchdog says some walnut kernels from the United States may contain harmful bacteria called Salmonella.
What's happening? Germany has told shops and factories to stop using these walnuts until they are checked.
Does this affect me? If you bought raw walnuts from the United States, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Throw away any raw walnuts from the United States or 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 - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Germany
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