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🍎 Food GR October 19, 2022

SESAME SEEDS FROM ETHIOPIA WITH ABSENCE OF ORIGINAL CERTIFCATES

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Undecided
Category
nuts, nut products and seeds
Origin
Ethiopia
Notifier
Greece
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What is this? Sesame seeds from Ethiopia are being checked because they lack the right papers.

What's happening? Greece stopped some sesame seeds at the border because they did not have the correct certificates.

Does this affect me? If you bought sesame seeds from Ethiopia, check if they are safe to use.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor before eating them. Throw them away if 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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Agency-published detail

Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Origin: Ethiopia · Notifier: Greece

First published
October 19, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.6098

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What is this product recall alert about?
SESAME SEEDS FROM ETHIOPIA WITH ABSENCE OF ORIGINAL CERTIFCATES. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Origin: Ethiopia · Notifier: Greece
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 19, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Greece.
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?
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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