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Tahini distributed in Ontario recalled over Salmonella contamination

By News Desk on October 26, 2022

Family’s Choice Distribution is recalling their brand of Tahini Extra Sesame Seed Paste because of Salmonella contamination.

The recalled product was sold in Ontario, Canada, according to the recall notice posted by the Canadian Food…

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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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Tahini sold at Walmarts nationwide recalled over Salmonella

By News Desk on August 24, 2022

Rushdi Food Industries, an Israeli-based manufacturer, is recalling certain Mighty Sesame 10.9 Oz Organic Tahini (Squeezable) because of potential Salmonella contamination.

This recall was initiated when the company received a notification by the FDA and…

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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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Aoun brand ‘Tahineh’ recalled after testing finds Salmonella

By News Desk on January 11, 2022

Fattal International North America Inc. is recalling Aoun brand “Tahineh” from the marketplace because of possible Salmonella contamination.

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

The recalled product has …
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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…
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State sampling finds Salmonella in tahini; company initiates nationwide recall

By News Desk on November 30, 2021

International Golden Foods Inc. (IGF) of Bensenville, IL, is recalling some of its Al kanater brand tahini because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, 

The product was distributed nationwide and is sold…
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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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