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Recall of specific batches of Gem Pack Sesame Seeds Products due to the presence of Salmonella

Saturday, 08 August 2026

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2026.50
Product Identification: Please see table below for product details. 
Batch Code Please see table below for batch codes and best before dates.

Message:

The below batches of various Gem Pack Sesame Seeds Products are being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella.

Product Name Batch Code Best Before Date
Gem Sesame Seeds 1kg 155 May 2027
Gem Sesame Seeds 1kg 177 May 2027
Sysco Sesame Seeds 1kg 147 April 2027
Sysco Sesame Seeds 1kg 169 May 2027
Sysco Sesame Seeds 1kg 189 June 2027
Sysco Sesame Seeds 1kg 203 June 2027
Sesame Seeds 25kg Lot: 32308 1 March 2027
Sesame Seeds 25kg Lot: 32704 1 March 2027
Sowans Sesame Seeds 100g 155 May 2027

 

Nature Of Danger:

People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours. The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody. Other symptoms may include fever, headache, and abdominal cramps. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale. 

Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact affected customers and recall the implicated batches and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their customers.  

Caterers should not use the implicated batches. 

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.