EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious New Confectionery
Salmonella detected in sesame paste
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8840
Summary
Salmonella has been detected in sesame paste from Spain, distributed in France. The risk is considered potentially serious, and distribution of the product is restricted within France following official market controls.
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
sesame paste
- Category
- Confectionery
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution restricted to notifying country
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
France
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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