Al-Rabih brand Tahini recalled due to Salmonella
- Starting date:
- June 14, 2021
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Food Recall Warning
- Subcategory:
- Microbiological - Salmonella
- Hazard classification:
- Class 2
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Phoenicia Group Inc.
- Distribution:
- British Columbia, Ontario, Possibly National, Prince Edward Island, Quebec
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Consumer
- CFIA reference number:
- 14452
Last updated:
2021-07-28
Advisory details
Ottawa, June 14, 2021 - Phoenicia Group Inc. is recalling Al-Rabih brand Tahini from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.
Recalled products
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Rabih | Tahini (100% Sesame) - Sesame Paste | 454 g | 7 70338 10053 5 | Lot #157 29420 Best before 22/OC/19 |
What you should do
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
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Who is affected
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
Background
This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled product from the marketplace.
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