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🍎 Food NL FR ES GB September 6, 2024

Metal pieces in Organic Sesame Seeds from Egypt

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
nuts, nut products and seeds
Origin
Egypt
Notifier
Netherlands
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What is this? Some bags of sesame seeds from Egypt may have tiny bits of metal in them.

What's happening? The seeds are being taken off store shelves because of this risk.

Does this affect me? If you bought sesame seeds from Egypt, check your bag.

What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you ate any.

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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Netherlands

First published
September 6, 2024
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.6741

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What is this product recall alert about?
Metal pieces in Organic Sesame Seeds from Egypt. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Netherlands
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 6, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Netherlands, France, Spain, and United Kingdom.
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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