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AlBurj brand Tahina and Halawa recalled due to Salmonella
Brand(s)
Summary
Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute the recalled products
Affected products
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlBurj (Arabic characters only) | Tahina | 800 g | 6 217000 020646 | All codes up to and including: P: 06/2021 |
| AlBurj | Tahina | 18 kg | 6 217000 020646 | All codes up to and including: P: 06/2021 |
| AlBurj (Arabic characters only) | Halawa Original (Arabic characters only) | 800 g | 6 217000 020172 | All codes up to and including: P: 06/2021 |
| AlBurj (Arabic characters only) | Halawa Pistachio Extra (Arabic characters only) | 800 g | 6 217000 020677 | All codes up to and including: P: 06/2021 |
| AlBurj (Arabic characters only) | Halawa Pistachio (Arabic characters only) | 800 g | 6 217000 020486 | All codes up to and including: P: 06/2021 |
Issue
Jabbour Export/Import Ltd. is recalling AlBurj brand Tahina and Halawa from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.
The recalled products have been sold in Alberta.
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 products in your home or establishment
- Do not consume the recalled products
- Do not serve, use, sell, or distribute the recalled products
- Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location 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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Additional information
Previous recalls or alerts
Background
This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
What is being done
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (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 products from the marketplace.
Details
Jabbour Export/Import Ltd.
Media and public enquiries
- Public enquiries
- Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca - Media relations
- Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca
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