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🍎 Food FR September 17, 2021

biotoday — tahini bio biotoday 250g

suite à une alerte européenne concernant la présence d’oxyde d’éthylène à une teneur supérieure à la limite autorisée dans les graines de sésame entrant dans la composition des produits

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
biotoday — tahini bio biotoday 250g
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Due to a European alert about ethylene oxide levels above the allowed limit in sesame seeds used in this product, do not consume it. Return the item to the point of sale.
Barcode (GTIN): 8718546999062
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1784 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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79 days in total
May 19, 2026 August 6, 2026
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What is this? This is a jar of tahini (sesame paste) sold by the brand biotoday. It may have too much of a chemical called ethylene oxide.

What's happening? A safety check found too much ethylene oxide in the sesame seeds used to make this tahini. The product is being taken off the shelves.

Does this affect me? If you bought this tahini in France, stop eating it. Check your pantry for the 250g jar.

What should I do? Take the jar back to the store where you bought it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
biotoday
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: produits sucrés · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques · GTIN: 8718546999062 · suite à une alerte européenne concernant la présence d’oxyde d’éthylène à une teneur supérieure à la limite autorisée dans les graines de sésame entrant dans la composition des produits · oxyde d'éthylène · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
September 17, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/3524/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
biotoday — tahini bio biotoday 250g. Due to a European alert about ethylene oxide levels above the allowed limit in sesame seeds used in this product, do not consume it. Return the item to the point of sale.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 17, 2021 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
Read the full notice on the source authority site. If the alert mentions a specific batch or expiry date, check your supply against those details before continuing to use the product.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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