Tesco sesame seeds recalled over salmonella risk
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has announced a recall of batches of Tesco sesame seeds due to the presence of salmonella.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has ordered a recall of Tesco sesame seeds due to a salmonella risk. The specific product affected is the Tesco Sesame Seeds, sold in a 100g package. The affected batches can be identified by their batch codes: May 2027 155 N01 and June 2027 203 N01.
Consumers are advised against consuming the affected batches, while retailers are requested to remove the implicated packs from sale. Additionally, recall notices are to be displayed at tills.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland revealed that symptoms of salmonella infection typically appear 12 to 36 hours after exposure, though this time frame can vary between six and 72 hours. The most common symptom is diarrhea, which may sometimes be bloody. Other potential symptoms include fever, headache, and abdominal cramps. In severe cases, diarrhea can be intense enough to necessitate hospitalization.
The elderly, infants, and individuals with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk of developing a severe illness.
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