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Pirkka seed mixes and K-Menu peanuts recalled over salmonella and aflatoxin health risks

Monday 15th 2024 on 08:29 in  
Finland

Several products, including Pirkka salad seed mix and Pirkka pumpkin seeds, are being recalled due to findings of salmonella in monitoring studies, according to a statement released on Monday. Additionally, in the same studies conducted by the customs department, K-Menu brand peanuts were found to contain levels of aflatoxin exceeding the limit set by EU legislation. Aflatoxin is a type of mold poison that can form in products under moist and warm conditions.

These products pose a health risk and should not be consumed. Incorrect product batches have been removed from grocery stores. The recalls affect the following products: Pirkka salad seed mix 180g with a best before date of 29.03.2025, Pirkka pumpkin seeds 175g with a best before date of 23.04.2025, and K-Menu peanuts 1kg with a best before date of 14.04.2025.

Customers are requested to return any purchased defective products to K-food stores. Batches of these products marked with other dates are safe to consume.