Salmonella Takoradi in frozen basil from Belgium
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Salmonella enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Belgium *** Italy
- Notifier
- Finland
What is this? A batch of frozen basil from Belgium may have harmful bacteria called Salmonella.
What's happening? Some frozen basil sold in several countries might be unsafe to eat. The basil could make people sick.
Does this affect me? If you have frozen basil from Belgium, you could be at risk. This affects people in Finland, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Spain, and the UK.
What should I do? Do not eat the basil. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Salmonella enteritidis - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Belgium *** Italy · Notifier: Finland
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