Allergens
Sesame: risks and product recalls in Ireland
An increasingly recognised allergen that can cause severe reactions and is often hidden in breads, dips and spice mixes.
What it is
Sesame seeds and sesame products such as tahini and sesame oil are a declarable allergen. Sesame allergy is often lifelong and can be severe.
Health effects of a reaction
Reactions can range from mild to anaphylaxis. Sesame is easily hidden in breads and bakery items, hummus and dips, falafel, spice blends and some oils.
How it leads to a recall
Recalls occur when sesame is present but not declared, through labelling or packaging errors, recipe changes, or cross-contamination.
What to do
If you are allergic to sesame, do not eat the affected product — return it for a refund. Carry your adrenaline auto-injector and call 112/999 for a severe reaction.
Recent sesame allergen recalls
9 recalls we track involve undeclared sesame, newest first.
Lidl's Crownfield Müsli-Riegel bars recalled due to undeclared allergens
Lidl is recalling specific batches of Crownfield Müsli-Riegel bars due to allergens not being labelled in English. The affected products include the Schoko and Schoko-Banane varieties, which may contain peanut, milk, and gluten-containing cereals, posing a risk to consumers with allergies. Consumers should not eat the implicated batches.
Moin Bio Croissants recalled due to undeclared allergens including gluten and milk
Moin Bio Croissants Vegan and Moin Bio Butter Croissants are being recalled due to undeclared allergens. The products contain gluten, milk, mustard, sesame seeds, and nuts, which are not labeled in English, posing a risk to consumers with allergies or intolerances.
Rongs Wholesale Ltd. recalls various products due to undeclared allergens
Rongs Wholesale Ltd. is recalling various products due to undeclared and incorrectly declared allergens. This may pose a risk to consumers with allergies or intolerances to certain allergens.
Fit Foods Beef and Mash with Pepper Sauce recalled due to undeclared allergens
Fit Foods Beef and Mash with Pepper Sauce is being recalled due to undeclared sesame, soya, and celery in the ingredients. This may pose a risk to consumers with allergies or intolerances to these allergens.
Aldi Specially Selected Sliced Burger Buns recalled due to undeclared sesame seeds
Aldi is recalling specific batches of Specially Selected Sliced Brioche Burger Buns due to undeclared sesame seeds. This poses a risk for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of sesame seeds.
Aldi Let's Party Vegetable Bao Buns recalled due to undeclared sesame seeds and duck meat
Aldi is recalling all batches of Let's Party Vegetable Bao Buns due to mispacking with Let's Party Hoisin Duck Bao Buns. This has resulted in undeclared sesame seeds and duck meat, which may pose a risk to those with allergies or intolerances to these ingredients.
Mayil products recalled due to incorrectly declared allergens
Certain Mayil products are being recalled due to incorrectly declared allergens on the labels, which may pose a risk to consumers with allergies to mustard, sesame seeds, fish, and crustaceans. All batch codes and best-before dates are affected.
Mayil Prawn Pickle and Fish Chutney recalled due to incorrectly declared allergens
Mayil Prawn Pickle and Mayil Fish Chutney are recalled due to incorrectly declared allergens. The Prawn Pickle contains crustaceans, mustard, and sesame seeds, while the Fish Chutney contains sesame seeds and fish, which may pose a risk to those with allergies.
McCloskey's Crusty Rolls recalled due to undeclared sesame seeds
Several batches of McCloskey's Crusty Rolls are recalled due to undeclared sesame seeds in the ingredients list. This poses a risk for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of sesame seeds.
Official sources
This page is general information, not medical advice. Always follow the official recall notice, and contact your GP, pharmacist or the HSE if you are worried about your health. In an emergency call 112 or 999.