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🍎 Food FR February 17, 2025

lima — tahin nature 500g et 225g

dépassement des valeurs indicatives pour la mycotoxine alternaria (une moisissure) => 160 ± 32,0 µg/kg

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
lima — tahin nature 500g et 225g
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Contaminated tahini products: do not consume. Return to point of sale and contact them or the consumer service.
Barcode (GTIN): 5411788037792 5411788037785
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 528 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.
📈 Timeline
73 days in total
May 19, 2026 July 31, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is tahini (sesame paste) sold in 500 g and 225 g jars by the brand Lima.

What's happening? Some jars have too much of a mold toxin called alternaria. This can be harmful and may cause cancer.

Does this affect me? If you bought this tahini in France, it may be unsafe. Check the jar at home.

What should I do? Stop eating it. Take it back to the shop 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)
lima
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: noix et graines · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques|autre risque · GTIN: 5411788037792, 5411788037785 · dépassement des valeurs indicatives pour la mycotoxine alternaria (une moisissure) => 160 ± 32,0 µg/kg · le lot mentionné est un produit dangereux. allergies possibles et effet cancérogène soupçonné. · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le point de vente · contacter le service consommateur

First published
February 17, 2025
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/17435/interne

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
lima — tahin nature 500g et 225g. Contaminated tahini products: do not consume. Return to point of sale and contact them or the consumer service.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 17, 2025 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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