Multi-country recalls due to ethylene oxide in sesame seeds

Published 2020년 9월 30일

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A recall of products containing sesame seeds from India has been initiated across Europe due to the presence of the unauthorized substance, ethylene oxide. The substance, which is a genotoxic carcinogen, was first detected in Belgium and the recall now affects nearly 20 countries. The products recalled include bread and bagels, and supermarket chains in the affected countries have removed the contaminated items from shelves. Although the use of ethylene oxide is prohibited as a plant protection product in the EU, its use as a biocidal product is permitted for certain items. The proposal of maximum residue limits for ethylene oxide on dried vegetables and sesame seeds in Canada highlights the ongoing controversy surrounding the use of this substance in food products.

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The presence of an unauthorized substance in sesame seeds from India has prompted a spate of product recalls across Europe. The ethylene oxide alert was first raised by Belgium in early September but now concerns almost 20 countries. Ethylene oxide is a genotoxic carcinogen after regular consumption. Sesame seeds were used in the production of flour and recalled products include bread and bagels. Several supermarket chains in Belgium have recalled products from shelves because of the high content of residues in the sesame seeds in them. Seeds used in a variety of products Austria, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland are all listed as being affected. In Belgium, Soubry, Soezie, Colruyt, Albert Heijn, Delhaize, Focaccia BV, La Lorraine Bakery Group, ’t Bakhuisje, l’Artemeersmolen and Aveve have issued recalls. In France, Auchan recalled some bagels, ...

Source: Foodsafetynews