Further Sesame Seed Recalls Due To Salmonella Fears

Following yesterday’s
recall of imported sesame seeds, New Zealand Food Safety
(NZFS) is supporting further recalls of sesame seed products
due to the possible presence of
Salmonella.

“We have been working hard to
identify and contact businesses that received the affected
batch of sesame seeds from importer Davis Trading
Company,” says NZFS deputy director-general Vincent
Arbuckle. “This can be a complex process given the number
of businesses involved.”

A number of recalls are
being published on the NZFS
food recall webpage at present for a range of food
businesses.

“As this is an evolving issue, with
additional recalls possible, concerned consumers can
reference our recall page for up-to-date information,
including pictures, or subscribe to our recall alerts to
receive email updates on recalls. Information on how to
subscribe is on the NZFS
food recall page.

“People can get seriously ill
from salmonellosis, so either return the products to the
place of purchase or throw them away.

“Symptoms of
salmonellosis appear within 12 to 72 hours and include
abdominal cramps, diarrhoea, fever, headache, nausea, and
vomiting. Illness usually lasts between four and seven days
but, in more severe cases, it can go on for up to 10 days
and cause more serious illness.”

If you have eaten
any of the product and are concerned for your health,
contact your health professional, or call Healthline on 0800
611 116.

New Zealand Food Safety has not received any
notifications of associated illness.

“As is our
usual practice, NZFS will work with Davis Trading Company to
understand how the contamination occurred and prevent its
recurrence,” Mr Arbuckle
said.

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