Tahini recalled because of Salmonella

Al-Watan brand tahini us being recalled in Canada because of Salmonella contamination.

The implicated tahini was distributed in Ontario, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

The recall was triggered by the company. As of the posting of the notice, no illnesses had been confirmed in relation to the recalled tahini.

Consumers can identify the recalled product by looking for the following label information: The 18-kilogram bags are marked with the UPS number 6 224000 108045 and all “PRO” dates up to and including 8/2024.

About Salmonella infections
Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria does not usually look, smell, or taste spoiled. Anyone can become sick with a Salmonella infection. Infants, children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness because their immune systems are fragile, according to the CDC.

Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled tahini and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctors about the possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria because special tests are necessary to diagnose salmonellosis. Salmonella infection symptoms can mimic other illnesses, frequently leading to misdiagnosis.

Symptoms of Salmonella infection can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise, healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days. In some cases, however, diarrhea may be so severe that patients require hospitalization.

Older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop a severe illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.

Some people get infected without getting sick or showing any symptoms. However, they may still spread the infections to others.

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