sesame - News - safefood Knowledge Network2024-03-28T08:31:56Zhttps://safefoodkn.ning.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/sesameSalmonellosis outbreak linked to imported sesame-based productshttps://safefoodkn.ning.com/profiles/blogs/salmonellosis-outbreak-linked-to-imported-sesame-based-products-12021-11-02T16:40:46.000Z2021-11-02T16:40:46.000Zsafefood Knowledge Network https://safefoodkn.ning.com/members/safefoodKnowledgeNetwork<div><p>Five European countries have reported salmonellosis infections linked to the consumption of sesame-based products such as tahini and halva imported from Syria.</p>
<p>Up to 121 people have been affected since January 2019 in Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden. Several types of <em>Salmonella</em> are linked to the outbreak – <em>S.</em> Mbandaka, <em>S.</em> Havana, <em>S.</em> Orion, <em>S.</em> Amsterdam, <em>S.</em> Senftenberg, and<em> S.</em> Kintambo.</p>
<p>The products are sealed and ready to be consumed, which suggests that contamination occurred before they reached the European market.</p>
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