{
  "id": 320857,
  "title": "FSAI recalls seed mix, sesame seeds over salmonella risk",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/fsai-recalls-seed-mix-sesame-seeds-over-salmonella-risk",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-08T19:58:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTE News",
    "slug": "rte-news",
    "url": "https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0808/1587104-seeds-food-recall/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has recalled various batches of seed mix and sesame seeds due to a salmonella risk. The alert covers several products from different brands and suppliers.\n\nFor instance, SuperValu Seed Mix in 200g packs with batch codes 163 and 166, and a best before date of May 2027, have been recalled. Additionally, SuperValu Sesame Seeds in 200g packs with batch codes 167 and 168, also dated May 2027, are affected.\n\nGem Sesame Seeds in 1kg packs with batch codes 155 and 177, and a best before date of May 2027, have been recalled. Sysco Sesame Seeds in 1kg packs with batch codes 147, 169, 189, and 203, spanning best before dates from April to June 2027, are also affected.\n\nLarger quantities, such as sesame seeds in 25kg lots with identifiers 32308 and 32704, dated March 1, 2027, have also been recalled. Sowans Sesame Seeds in 100g packs with batch code 155, and a best before date of May 2027, are included in the recall.\n\nEven Compania Indilor Orientale, specifically Sesame Seeds with lot L1312242 and a batch code, dated July 2026, have been recalled. Symptoms of salmonella infection typically appear 12 to 36 hours after exposure, but can range from six to 72 hours. Common symptoms include diarrhoea, which may sometimes be bloody, along with fever, headache, and abdominal cramps. The illness generally lasts four to seven days, though diarrhoea can be severe enough to necessitate hospital admission. Elderly individuals, infants, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe illness. Retailers have been asked to remove the affected products from shelves, while consumers are advised not to consume them and caterers should not use them.",
  "summary": "The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a recall for multiple batches of seed mix and sesame seeds due to the presence of salmonella. Specific products affected include SuperValu Seed Mix 200g, Gem Sesame Seeds 1kg, Sysco Sesame Seeds 1kg, Sowans Sesame Seeds 100g, and Compania Indilor Orientale Sesame Seeds. The recall covers various batch codes and best before dates, with symptoms of salmonella infection ranging from six to 72 hours after consumption, typically lasting four to seven days. People at higher risk include the elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems. Retailers and caterers are urged to remove the implicated batches from sale and use, respectively.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}