'Check your cupboards' - Warning as food item recalled due to presence of salmonella
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Consumers are advised not to eat this recalled product over salmonella risk
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued a recall on a particular food item, advising consumers not to eat the product.
A batch of Compania Indilor Orientale Susan Sesame Seeds have been recalled on Wednesday Aughust 5, 2026 due to the presence of Salmonella.
Although it has passed its best before date, consumers are advised to check their cupboards for the implicated batch.
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.
The product recalled is: Compania Indilor Orientale Susan Sesame Seeds and the pack size is 50g.
The country of origin is India and the batch Code is L1312242.
The best before date is 31/07/2026.
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.
Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale. Wholesalers / distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batch and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.
Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.