Further Batches of Meridian Light Tahini are being Recalled due to the Presence of the Unauthorised
Friday, 11 December 2020
| Alert Summary | |
|---|---|
| Category 2: | For Information |
| Alert Notification: | 2020.79 (Update 2) |
| Product Identification: | Please see table below for product details. |
| Batch Code | Please see table below for best before dates. |
| Country Of Origin: | United Kingdom |
Summary:
Category 2 Food Alert for Information: Further batches of Meridian Light Tahini are being recalled due to the presence of the unauthorised pesticide ethylene oxide.
Message:
Further to FSAI Food Alert 2020.79 and FSAI Food Alert 2020.79 (Update 1), additional batches of Meridian Light Tahini are being recalled due to the presence of the unauthorised pesticide ethylene oxide in sesame seeds, an ingredient in the product. This pesticide is not authorised for use in foods sold in the EU. Although the consumption of the contaminated product does not pose an immediate risk to health, there may be health issues if there is continued consumption of ethylene oxide over a long period of time. Therefore, exposure to this substance needs to be minimised. Point of sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches.
