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🍎 Food FR May 26, 2025

racines bio — purée de sésame tahini

non conformité microbiologique

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
racines bio — purée de sésame tahini
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
A sesame tahini purée has a microbiological non-conformity. Do not consume it. Return the product to the point of sale or destroy it.
Barcode (GTIN): 3700019507251
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This alert was reported 475 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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118 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 14, 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 a sesame seed paste called tahini made by the brand racines. It is sold as a food product.

What's happening? The tahini has been found to have a germ called salmonella. This can make people sick.

Does this affect me? If you bought this tahini in France, it may affect you. People who are very young, pregnant, elderly, or have weak immune systems are at higher risk.

What should I do? Stop eating the tahini. Return it to the store where you bought it or throw it away. If you feel sick after eating it, talk to your doctor right away.

🤖 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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Type: alimentation · Category: noix et graines · Hazard: salmonella spp (agent responsable de la salmonellose) · GTIN: 3700019507251 · non conformité microbiologique · Préconisations: les toxi-infections alimentaires causées par les salmonelles se traduisent par des troubles gastro-intestinaux (diarrhée, vomissements) d'apparition brutale souvent accompagnés de fièvre et de maux de tête qui surviennent généralement 6h à 72h après la consommation des produits contaminés. ces symptômes peuvent être plus prononcés chez les jeunes enfants, les femmes enceintes, les sujets immunodéprimés et les personnes âgées. les personnes qui auraient consommé ces produits et qui présenteraient ces symptômes sont invitées à consulter leur médecin traitant en lui signalant cette consommation. · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente · détruire le produit

First published
May 26, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/18368/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
racines bio — purée de sésame tahini. A sesame tahini purée has a microbiological non-conformity. Do not consume it. Return the product to the point of sale or destroy it.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 26, 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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