Jabbour Export/Import Ltd. is recalling AlBurj brand tahina and halawa because of possible Salmonella contamination.
The recalled products have been sold in Alberta, CA.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the consumers should not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute the recalled products.
There is concern that consumers may have the products in their homes because some of the expiration dates reach into 2023.
Consumers can use the following information to determine whether they have the recalled products.
Recalled products:
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
| AlBurj (Arabic characters only) | Tahina | 800 g | 6 217000 020646 |
P: 06/2021 E: 11/2022 P: 06/2021 E: 05/2023 |
| AlBurj | Tahina | 18 kg | 6 217000 020646 |
P: 06/2021 E: 05/2023 |
| AlBurj (Arabic characters only) | Halawa Original (Arabic characters only) | 800 g | 6 217000 020172 |
P: 06/2021 E: 05/2023 |
| AlBurj (Arabic characters only) | Halawa Pistachio Extra (Arabic characters only) | 800 g | 6 217000 020677 |
P: 06/2021 E: 05/2023 |
Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to their supplier, according to a recall notice posted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
About Salmonella infections
Food that is contaminated with Salmonella bacteria usually does not look, smell or taste spoiled. Anyone can become sick with a Salmonella infection, but infants, children, seniors and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness.
Anyone who has eaten any of the products listed above 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 need to be hospitalized.
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.
It is possible for some people to be infected with the bacteria and to not get sick or show any symptoms, but to still be able to spread the infection to others.
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