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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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
Continue Reading New Zealand latest country part of Salmonella tahini outbreak
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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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
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
Continue Reading U.S. and Canada part of Salmonella outbreak linked to tahini and halva
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,
Continue Reading Salmonella outbreak linked to tahini and halva from Syria expands in Europe
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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Phoenicia Group Inc. is recalling Al-Rabih brand halva because Canadian authorities discovered Salmonella during a routine inspection.
The company has recently issued two recalls for its tahini because of Salmonella findings, according to the Canadian
Continue Reading Company adds halva to its list of recalled products because of Salmonella testing
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent.
Continue Reading Kareem Mart Inc. recall leads to FDA inspection and warning letter
Kareem Mart of Garden City, MI over the weekend recalled its 1lb and 2lb Kareem Chef brand “Halva”, “Halva with Pistachio”, and “Halva with Chocolate” food treats because they have the potential to be contaminated
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