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Enoki mushrooms

UK plans stricter inspections of enoki mushrooms and tahini; seeks public comment

By Joe Whitworth on July 27, 2023

Food safety authorities covering England, Wales and Scotland have opened a comment period on the rates of checks for selected food and feed of non-animal origin from certain countries.

Proposed amendments would apply a temporary…

Continue Reading UK plans stricter inspections of enoki mushrooms and tahini; seeks public comment
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EU ups controls in an attempt to halt Salmonella outbreak

By Joe Whitworth on June 15, 2023

The European Commission has stepped in to try to stop a multi-year, multi-country Salmonella outbreak associated with sesame-based products. Several patients from the United States have been confirmed.

An increased level of official controls will…

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Contaminated imported tahini prompts mass recalls in New Zealand

By Joe Whitworth on March 14, 2023

Authorities in New Zealand are monitoring a large recall of foods containing imported tahini because of Salmonella.

Officials said consumers should be aware that some products are incorrectly labeled as “Product of Mexico or Israel”…

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New Zealand strengthens tahini controls after outbreak

By News Desk on September 20, 2022

Authorities in New Zealand have tightened the import rules around tahini and halva from Syria following a recall and outbreak.

An outbreak of Salmonella Kintambo earlier this year involved three patients who had consumed sesame-based products from…

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New Zealand latest country part of Salmonella tahini outbreak

By Joe Whitworth on August 8, 2022

Tahini from Syria has been linked to a trio of illnesses in New Zealand with recalls continuing across Europe.

The three patients have been infected with Salmonella Kintambo. Patients have previously been reported in the United…

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Halva recalled after CFIA testing finds Salmonella

By News Desk on January 19, 2022

A Canadian company, 1991166 Ontario Inc., is recalling Mahruse brand halva with black seeds because of possible Salmonella contamination.

This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results.

The recalled product has been …
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Sweden declares Salmonella outbreak over; another continues around the world

By News Desk on December 14, 2021

An outbreak of Salmonella has ended in Sweden with officials unable to find the source of infection.

In October, 40 people became ill with monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium with the majority falling sick in the first…
Continue Reading Sweden declares Salmonella outbreak over; another continues around the world

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U.S. and Canada part of Salmonella outbreak linked to tahini and halva

By Joe Whitworth on October 16, 2021

The United States and Canada are part of an outbreak affecting Europe because of Salmonella in tahini and halva from Syria.

The United States has reported six Salmonella Mbandaka cases, one in 2020 and the…
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Salmonella outbreak linked to tahini and halva from Syria expands in Europe

By Joe Whitworth on October 14, 2021

More sick people and Salmonella types are part of an outbreak in Europe linked to tahini and halva from Syria.

More than 120 people have now been affected since 2019 in Germany, Sweden, Norway, Denmark,…
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EU countries investigate Salmonella illnesses linked to imported tahini, halva

By Joe Whitworth on July 14, 2021

Five European countries have reported Salmonella infections with at least some of them linked to tahini and halva from Syria.

Up to 80 people may have been affected since 2019 in Germany, Sweden, Norway, Denmark…
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