Darna Tahini Sesame Paste Recalled Over Undeclared Peanuts

A jar that says "100% Ground Sesame Paste" is the last place you'd expect to find peanuts, which is exactly why this one matters. Aytac Foods Distribution Ltd is recalling a batch of its Darna Tahini after it emerged that the product contains peanuts not declared on the label. For anyone with a peanut allergy, that's a hidden hazard in a jar most people would treat as a safe, single-ingredient store cupboard staple.

What's Affected

• Product: Darna Tahini 100% Ground Sesame Paste
• Pack size: 800g
• Batch code: 250103
• Best before: 20 April 2027

Only the one batch is involved, so check the jar before doing anything. The batch code and best-before date are usually printed on the lid or near the base. If your jar reads 250103 with a best before of 20 April 2027, it's part of the recall.

What You Should Do

If you have a peanut allergy:

• Don't eat it. Peanut is one of the most serious allergens going, and reactions can escalate fast, from hives and swelling to full anaphylaxis. The "100% sesame" labelling makes this jar especially easy to trust by mistake.
• Return it to the store where you bought it for a full refund. You can do this with or without a receipt.
• Already eaten some? If you're getting symptoms such as itching, swelling of the mouth or throat, a rash, stomach cramps or any difficulty breathing, seek medical advice. For a severe reaction, use your adrenaline auto-injector if you carry one and call 999 straight away.
• No peanut allergy in the household? The jar is fine to use. The recall is purely about the missing peanut warning on the label, not about anything being off with the product itself.

For more information, contact Aytac Foods on 0161 273 4073 or email [email protected].

Why "Single Ingredient" Doesn't Always Mean Single Ingredient

Tahini gets used in hummus, dressings, sauces and baking, often by people who reach for it precisely because it's meant to be just ground sesame. That trust is the risk here. When a product is processed or packed on shared equipment, traces of other nuts can end up in the mix, and if the label doesn't flag it, an allergic shopper has no way of knowing. Peanut and sesame are also two of the allergens most likely to trigger severe reactions, so the overlap is a bad combination. If you live with a peanut allergy and buy speciality or imported foods, the FSA alerts page is the most reliable place to stay on top of recalls like this one.