Matvælastofnun warns against the consumption of one batch of melon seeds from Essen AlHasnaA due to aflatoxin mold toxin, which is imported by the Middle East market. The company, in consultation with the Reykjavík Health Inspectorate, has stopped sales and recalled premium Class-Roter Wassermelonenkerne from consumers.
Matvælastofnun received information about the product through RASFF’s European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed and notified the Authority.
The recall only applies to the following batch;
- Brand: Essen AlHasnaA
- Product Name: Premium Class – Red Watermelon Seed
- Shelf life: Best before Date: 31.12.2022
- Bar Code: 2021-8600716
- Net amount: 300 g
- Country of production: Lebanon
- Distribution: The Middle East Market, Lóuhólar 6, 111 Reykjavík
Consumers who have purchased the product are advised not to consume it and discard or return it to the store for a refund.
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