Edeka issued a public recall of goods after an unpleasant find in a private label product at the supermarket chain.
Edeka has distributed a nationwide recall.
"
EDEKA Organic Tahini Sesamus"
is affected
During an investigation, residues of the
pesticide ethylene oxide were
discovered.
Dortmund - attention, do not eat!
Edeka has started a public recall of goods.
As can be read on the website of the supermarket chain,
HMF Food Production GmbH & Co. KG
recalled
the article
"EDEKA Organic Tahini Sesame" in a 260g jar.
Edeka recall: pesticide ethylene oxide discovered during self-examination
As reported by hna.de, the
recall
was published on December 18th *.
However, since this is a product that is more likely to be in the pantry than is currently in use, the warning is still relevant for many consumers.
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The photo shows the affected product.
© Edeka
Accordingly,
residues of the pesticide ethylene oxide
were found in a self-examination
.
Edeka is in further clarification with the producer, it said in the message.
A health impairment cannot be completely ruled out.
For precautionary consumer protection reasons, Edeka therefore advise against consuming the product.
Edeka recall: Product can be returned in the market
The product has been
taken off the market
, it is said.
However, it is quite possible that many have not yet found out about the recall and are storing the item at home - or even still using it.
The Sesamus was mainly
offered
nationwide at
Edeka
and
Marktkauf
.
Other Edeka products are not affected.
The article can also be returned without presenting the receipt; the customer gets the
purchase price
back.
A hotline is available for consumer questions on 0800 333 5211 (Monday to Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.), and you can also contact us by email at info@edeka.de.
A disinfectant was also recently recalled.
* hna.de is part of the nationwide Ippen digital editorial network. (lin)
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