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On February 6, 2025, the Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office announced a recall of various tahini products due to the detection of Alternaria toxins. This incident falls under the category of bio-contaminants, raising concerns about the safety of these tahini varieties for consumption.
Alternaria toxins are mycotoxins produced by certain species of the Alternaria fungus, which can be found on a variety of food products. The presence of these toxins in tahini raises potential health risks, prompting the regulatory body to take decisive action to protect consumers.
The affected tahini varieties have been identified as part of a wider monitoring effort by food safety authorities. The recall aims to prevent any adverse effects that may arise from the consumption of contaminated products.
Consumers are advised to check their tahini products for any recall notices and to return any affected items to the place of purchase. The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office continues to monitor the situation and will provide updates as necessary.
For further information regarding the specific tahini varieties involved in this recall, consumers are encouraged to consult the official announcements from the Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office.
- Incident: Alternaria toxins has been detected in Tahini Varieties.
- Date: 2025-02-06
- Product: Tahini Varieties
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- Incident Category: Recall
- Hazard Category: Bio-contaminants
- Source: Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office
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