EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Nuts, nut products and seeds
Salmonella spp in sesame paste from Lebanon
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8542
Summary
Sesame paste from Lebanon has been recalled due to the presence of Salmonella spp., posing a serious health risk. The affected product was distributed to multiple countries in Europe and Norway, with the alert issued by the Netherlands based on findings from company testing.
A RASFF notification means that a risk was identified and shared between national authorities. It does not necessarily mean the product was sold in every country — check the distribution list and the measures taken.
Product
Sesame paste
- Category
- Nuts, nut products and seeds
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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