Recall of Batches of NutsinBulk Sesame Seeds due to the Presence of the Unauthorised Pesticide Ethyl

Thursday, 28 January 2021

Alert Summary
Category 2:	For Information
Alert Notification:	2021.12
Product Identification:	See table below for product detail
Batch Code	See table below for batch detail
Country Of Origin:	India

Summary:
Category 2 Food Alert for Information: Recall of batches of NutsinBulk Sesame Seeds due to the presence of the unauthorised pesticide ethylene oxide.

Message:

The above batches of NutsinBulk Sesame Seeds are being recalled due to the presence of the unauthorised pesticide ethylene oxide. This pesticide is not authorised for use in foods sold in the EU. Although the consumption of products containing the contaminated sesame seeds does not pose an immediate risk to health, there may be heath issues if there is continued consumption of ethylene oxide over a long period. Therefore, exposure to this substance needs to be minimised. The implicated batches have been sold directly to consumers via online purchase, affected customers will be contacted by NutsinBulk.