Warning Serious risk Food

EU alert: Salmonella in Pure Sesame Tahini from Egypt

RASFF 2026.8754: Salmonella found in Pure Sesame Tahini (400 g, batch 257502493, exp 12/2027) from Egypt; distributed to Croatia as well.

Published Source: EU RASFF Issued by: Malta (RASFF)
Why it was recalled Salmonella in tahini
What to do Do not consume Pure Sesame Tahini batch 257502493 and return it to the shop where it was bought.

Products 1

Pure Sesame Tahini 400 g
LOT / batch
257502493
Date
Exp Date: 12/2027, Prod: 01/2026

The EU RASFF system published notification 2026.8754 on 2 October 2026 reporting Salmonella detected in Pure Sesame Tahini from Egypt, packed in 400 g plastic jars. The product is batch 257502493, with expiry date 12/2027 and production date 01/2026.

The bacteria were found in 1 of 5 samples, detected in 25 g, against a maximum permitted level of 0/25 g. The risk is classified as serious. The notification was submitted by Malta and the product originates from Egypt.

The product was distributed to a number of EU countries, including Croatia. Malta has taken a public warning via a press release, and Italy informed the recipients.

Consumers should not consume the product mentioned. For more information, contact the Maltese Environmental Health Directorate or follow official notices published by the Croatian Food Agency.

Data source Europska komisija – RASFF (sustav brzog uzbunjivanja za hranu i hranu za životinje) (EU RASFF) Original notice

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