FSAI recalls seed mix, sesame seeds over salmonella risk

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued recalls for specific batches of seed mix and sesame seeds after detecting salmonella contamination. The affected products include SuperValu Seed Mix, Gem Sesame Seeds, Sysco Sesame Seeds, Sowans Sesame Seeds, and Compania Indilor Orientale Susan Sesame Seeds. The recalls cover various batch codes and best before dates, extending into mid-2027.

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The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody. Other symptoms may include fever, headache, and abdominal cramps. The illness usually lasts four to seven days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission.

Salmonella infection typically causes diarrhea, fever, headache, and abdominal cramps, with symptoms appearing 12 to 72 hours after exposure. While the illness usually resolves within a week, severe cases can require hospitalization, particularly for the elderly, infants, and individuals with weakened immune systems. The FSAI has instructed retailers to remove the contaminated products from shelves and advised consumers to avoid eating them.

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Elderly individuals, infants and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness, the FSAI has warned.

Caterers have also been warned against using the affected batches. The FSAI's proactive recall aims to prevent potential public health issues arising from the contaminated food products.

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Retailers have been requested to remove the implicated batches from point-of-sale, while consumers are advised not to eat implicated batches.