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 be applied to tahini and halva entering Europe from Syria because of the risk of
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Al Kanater brand Tahini is under recall after government testing found contamination with Salmonella.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency reports that no one has been confirmed sick in association with the product.
There is concern that consumers may have the tahini in their homes because of its long shelf life
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Scientists have given a preview of a forthcoming publication on the use of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) in food safety.
The World Health Organization (WHO) will launch a guide in July that outlines the capacities that need to be in place before WGS can be useful for foodborne disease surveillance and
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Rushdi Food Industries, an Israeli based manufacturer, is recalling certain Mighty Sesame 10.9-ounce Organic Tahini (Squeezable) because of potential Salmonella contamination.
This recall was initiated when the company received a notification by the FDA and the Ohio Department of Health of the potential presence of Salmonella in this specific lot.
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Listeria and E. coli have been found during testing of unpasteurized, raw milk from farms in Germany.
From 2020 to 2022, the Chemical and Veterinary Investigation Office (CVUA) in Stuttgart tested 54 raw milk samples from vending machines for a range of agents.
Parameters examined included somatic cell count, total
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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” when they were actually made in Türkiye.
“Testing has identified the possible presence of Salmonella in the
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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 Inspection Agency.
Recalled products:
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
| Family’s Choice Distribution | Tahini Extra Sesame |
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 Syria. Two people were hospitalized. Sequencing of clinical isolates showed cases were closely genetically related
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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 the West Virginia Department of Health of the potential presence of Salmonella in this specific
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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 States, Canada and across Europe as part of a wider outbreak.
In late July in
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