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🍎 Food GR May 20, 2026

Absence of health certificate(s) in sesame seeds from Sudan

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Not serious
Category
nuts, nut products and seeds
Origin
Sudan
Notifier
Greece
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115 days in total
May 21, 2026 September 13, 2026

What is this? Sesame seeds from Sudan are missing a health paper that shows they are safe.

What's happening? Greece stopped some sesame seeds at the border because they lacked the required certificate.

Does this affect me? If you bought sesame seeds from Sudan, check the package or ask the seller.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor before eating them if you are unsure.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Origin: Sudan · Notifier: Greece

First published
May 20, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2026.4451

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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What is this product recall alert about?
Absence of health certificate(s) in sesame seeds from Sudan. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Origin: Sudan · Notifier: Greece
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 20, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Greece.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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