The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has ordered a recall of certain tahini because government tests have shown it is contaminated with Salmonella.
The Al Kanater brand tahini was distributed in Alberta by a company listed as “1676183 Alberta Ltd.” The affected product is packaged in white plastic bottles with a weight of 908 grams.
Consumers can determine whether they have the recalled tahini in their homes by looking for the following information on the bottles: UPC 5 285000 871200; PRO 09/07/2024; EXP 09/07/2026; Lot: T40907.
This recall is an expansion of a recall initiated on May 4 for Al Kanater brand tahini with the lot number T41806.
As of the posting of the expanded recall there had been no confirmed illnesses associated with consumption of the affected tahini.
About Salmonella infections
Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria does not usually look, smell, or taste spoiled. Anyone can become sick with a Salmonella infection. Infants, children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness because their immune systems are fragile, according to the CDC.
Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled tahini 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 require hospitalization.
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.
Some people get infected without getting sick or showing any symptoms. However, they may still spread the infections to others.
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