Hazard Database
Hazard detail
| Food Type : | Sesame seeds |
| Description : | Commonly imported; contains allergens; Tahini |
| Hazard: | Biological -- Enterobacteriacae -- Salmonella |
| Source: | imported sesame seeds, Tahini |
| Justification: | See risk profile and requirements for importing food. *Steps to importing grains, seeds and nuts |
| Control Measure: | Tahini is now a High Regulatory Food (formally a Prescribed Food) and is still stopped at the border for testing for Salmonella. |
| Reference: | Information on importing foods. |
| Last Updated: | 19/12/2017 |