
Salmonella is indeed a significant cause of foodborne illness worldwide and can be deadly, especially in certain vulnerable populations. Here are some key points regarding its severity: Read more in the link above

Salmonella is indeed a significant cause of foodborne illness worldwide and can be deadly, especially in certain vulnerable populations. Here are some key points regarding its severity: Read more in the link above
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Salmonella in black pepper from Brazil in France
Salmonella spp. in seasoned chicken wings from Austria in Germany
Salmonella Newport in cheese from Poland in Ireland and the UK
Presence of Salmonella spp. in a sample of chicken steak with skin from Poland in the Czech Republic
Salmonella in frozen chicken wings from Poland in Denmark
Salmonella spp. in live mussels from Germany in the Netherlands
Presence of Salmonella spp in raw pork meat product – spicy grilled pork neck in poland and Belgium
Salmonella Infantis in chilled thighs of broiler chickens from Poland in Lithuania
Presence of Salmonella Typhimurium in frozen quail meat from Spain in Greece
Salmonella umbilo in rocket from Italy in Austria
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Salmonella spp. in walnut kernels (raw material) from the United States in Germany
Salmonella in black pepper from Brazil in France
Salmonella spp. in ground melon seeds from Nigeria, via the Netherlands in Germany
Salmonella Infantis in chilled chicken breast from Ukraine in Czech Republic, Hungary and the Netherlands
Salmonella spp. in hulled sesame seeds from India in Greece
Salmonella in sesame seeds from Sudan in Turkey and Greece
Salmonella spp. in Tahini from Syria in Greece
Salmonella from group O:4 (B) in chilled fresh turkey fillet from Poland in the Czech Republic – Germany and the Netherlands
Salmonella Infantis (in 1 out of 5 units) and Salmonella Newport (in1 out of 5 units) in fresh chicken thighs from Poland in Latvia
Salmonella Newport in frozen chicken wings from Poland in Italy
Salmonella Ohio in frozen shelled clams from Turkey in Italy
Salmonella in Tahini from United Kingdom in Belgium, Curaçao, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, Portugal, Spain.
Salmonella spp. in chilled, marinated chicken wings from Romania in Hungary
Salmonella Enteritidis in Frozen Chicken and Turkey Kebabs from Poland in Italy
Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis in frozen chicken inner fillets produced in Slovakia, from chickens slaughtered in Ukraine in Lithuania
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Salmonella in Desiccated Coconut from Philippines in the Netherlands and France
Salmonella in almond flour from Spain in the Uk and France
Salmonella Enteritidis in Chicken skin from Netherlands in Belgium
Salmonella/STEC in minced meat from Belgium in Poland
Salmonella spp. in shelled sunflower seeds from Bulgaria, packaged in Germany in France and Ireland
Salmonella spp. in chicken meat preparations from Brazil. in the Netherlands
Salmonella spp. in frozen chicken meat preparation from Brazil in Germany
Salmonella spp. in frozen chicken meat preparation from Brazil in Germany
Salmonella enteritidis in chicken meat from Poland in the Czech Republic
Salmonella Enteritidis in chicken from Poland in the Netherlands and Denmark
Salmonella Mishmarhaemek in organic sesame seeds from Uganda in Germany
Salmonella Enteritidis in chicken carcasses from Czech Republic in Poland
Identification of Salmonella spp in Turkey Meatball Mixture from Poland in Romania and Hungary
Eggs contaminated with Salmonella from the Netherlands in Germany
Salmonella Cubana in tahini from Turkey, via Belgium in Germany
Presence of Salmonella spp. in Turkish hulled sesame seeds in Switzerland and Greece
Salmonella infantis in pasteurized liquid egg white from Italy in Albania, Malta and San Merino
Salmonella Enteritidis in chicken breast fillet from Poland in Slovakia and Czech Republic
Salmonella spp in pepper from China in Spain
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UBC Food Distributors in Dearborn Michigan is recalling the Ground Black Pepper under the Baraka brand name in 7oz plastic containers 7oz * 10 With UPC code 8 22514 26626 6 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
The recalled “black pepper” were distributed nationwide in retail stores.
The product comes in a 7 ounce, clear plastic package marked with expiration date of January 2026 on the back of the label.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The potential for contamination was noted after the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) notified us of the contamination based on a routine state surveillance sample collected by the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets that tested positive for Salmonella the presence of Salmonella in some 7 ounce packages of Ground Black Pepper.
Production of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue their investigation as to the source of the problem.
Consumers who have purchased 7-ounce container of ground black pepper are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 313-846-8117 Monday to Friday between 9 am to 5 pm.
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Salmonella spp in frozen chicken breast, from Ukraine in the Netherlands and Cyprus
Salmonella in seasonings made with onion powder from India made in Spain in Columbia
Presence of Salmonella Enteritidis in Fresh Skinless Chicken and Fresh Untrussed Chicken from France in Belgium and the UK
Salmonella spp in black pepper from Vietnam in Spain
Salmonella in seasonings from Spain with Indian onion powder in Costa Rica, Honduras and Mexico
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Salmonella Typhimurium in chicken filet from Poland in the Netherlands and UK
Salmonella spp. in lamb fillet from New Zealand in Germany, Netherlands and Sweden
Salmonella Enteritidis in chicken kebab from Poland, via Slovenia in Austria, Croatia, Hungary, Italy
Salmonella group CO in 25g in 2 out of 5 tested chicken fillet samples from Poland in Slovakia and Czech Republic
Salmonella spp. in black pepper from Brazil in Germany
Salmonella spp. in black pepper from Brazil in Germany
Salmonella enteritidis in chicken meat from Poland in Luxembourg and Belgium
Salmonella spp in sesame seeds from Nigeria in Greece
Salmonella spp in sesame seeds from Nigeria in Greece
Salmonella spp in chicken kebab and chicken leg meat from Poland in the Czech Republic and Austria
Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Newport in Pekin duck fillet 300g from Poland in Estonia
Salmonella in beef carpaccio from Ireland in the Netherlands and Belgium
Salmonella infantis in baby leaf salad from Germany in Austria
Salmonella in ice cream from France in Luxembourg
Salmonella C1 in frozen poultry kebab from Poland in the Czech Republic
Detection of salmonella enteritidis in a batch of chicken from France in Italy, Netherlands, Romania and UK
Salmonella infantis in frozen chicken legs from Netherlands in Italy
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Salmonella spp. in hulled sesame from Pakistan in Germany, Netherlands and Poland
Salmonella spp. in organic sprouts from the Netherlands in Germany
Salmonella enteritidis in chicken filet from the Netherlands in Belgium
Salmonella spp. in frozen boneless pork neck from Spain in Germany
Salmonella Infantis in whole frozen chicken from Ukraine, via Slovakia in the Netherlands and Czech Republic
Salmonella CO in chicken meat from Poland in Germany
Salmonella in pork cheeks (Pata Negra) from Spain in Norway
Salmonella spp. in black pepper from Brazil in Germany
Pre-marinated frozen tenders with Salmonella from Poland in France
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Salmonella spp., Campylobacter spp. in chicken inner breast fillet from Romania in Hungary
Salmonella Mbandaka in Helva with vanilla flavor from Türkiye in Austria and Germany
Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Infantis in frozen chicken leg meat form Poland in the Czech Republic
Salmonella spp in Tahini from Egypt in Cyprus
Salmonella Infantis in Chicken Sliced fillet Sweet chilli from Poland in Estonia
Salmonella Enteritidis in chicken breast fillet from Poland in France
Salmonella Enteritidis in frozen poultry meat from Ukraine, via Slovakia in the Czech Republic
Salmonella in black pepper from Brazil in Spain
Salmonella in chicken meat from Thailand in the Netherlands and Germany
Presence of Salmonella and E.coli in Japonica clams (Venerupis philippinarum) from Portugal in France, Netherlands and Spain
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Chicken legs contaminated with Listeria and Salmonella from Belgium in Luxembourg
Presence of Salmonella spp. in cured raw sausage “Sopressa nostrana” from Italy in Austria
Salmonella in pistachio paste from Italy in Belgium
Salmonella spp. in sesame seeds from Nigeria in Greece
Salmonella spp in sesame seeds from Nigeria in Greece
Salmonella spp. in sesame paste from Türkiye in Germany and Austria
Salmonella enteritidis in chicken meat from Spain in Belgium
Salmonella Infantis (in 2 out of 5 units) in fresh chicken thighs from Poland in Latvia
Salmonella spp in paprika powder from China in Hungary and Slovenia
Salmonella spp.in sesame paste from Syria in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden
Salmonella spp. in black pepper from Brazil in Germany
Salmonella Senftenberg in sesame seeds from India in Austria and Germany
Salmonella Infantis in poultry meat products from the Netherlands in France
Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis in frozen chicken meat and chilled chicken thigh fillets from Romania in Central African Republic, Cyprus, Ghana, Hungary, Moldova, Romania, Spain, United Kingdom
S. Agona, S. Idikan, S. Richmond, S. Falkensee, S. Molade, S. Mbandaka and S. Senftenberg in onion powder from Hungary in Germany
Salmonella spp. in turkey meat from Italy in Germany
Salmonella spp in chicken meat from Romania in Hungary
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