EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Nuts, nut products and seeds
almonella spp. in black sesame seeds from India
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8297
Summary
Poland has issued a product safety alert for black sesame seeds imported from India, which contain Salmonella bacteria. The contaminated seeds are allowed to be transported under customs seals to their intended destination within Poland.
A RASFF notification means that a risk was identified and shared between national authorities. It does not necessarily mean the product was sold in every country — check the distribution list and the measures taken.
Product
Ziarno sezamu czarnego
- Category
- Nuts, nut products and seeds
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- Salmonella - pathogenic micro-organisms (max. permitted: nieobecne /25g)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product allowed to travel to destination under customs seals
- Notification basis: Border control - forwarded to destination
Distributed to
Poland
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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