Salmonella Typhimurium Detected in Milled Brown Flaxseed from United Kingdom
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Salmonella typhimurium - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Kazakhstan
- Notifier
- Ireland
What is this? A batch of milled brown flaxseed from the United Kingdom has been found to contain harmful bacteria called Salmonella Typhimurium.
What's happening? The Irish food safety authority has recalled this flaxseed because it may make people sick.
Does this affect me? If you bought milled brown flaxseed in Ireland, this warning may apply to you.
What should I do? Stop using the flaxseed and 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 typhimurium - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Kazakhstan · Notifier: Ireland
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