ID Foods Corporation is recalling Al’Fez brand Natural Tahini from the market due to possible Salmonella contamination.
According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the recalled product was distributed nationally and online in Canada.
About Salmonella infections
Anyone who has consumed any of the recalled products and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctor about possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria, because special tests are needed to diagnose salmonellosis. Symptoms of Salmonella infection can mimic other diseases, often leading to misdiagnosis.
Symptoms of a Salmonella infection may include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours of eating contaminated food. Otherwise, healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days. However, in some cases, the diarrhea can 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 serious illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.
Some people become infected without becoming ill or showing symptoms. However, they can still spread the infections to others.
Recalled product:
Al’Fez – Natural Tahini
- Size – 160g
- UPC – 6 72774 10605 1
- Codes – 3354 Best before 2025 JN 20; 4004 Best before 2025 JL 04
At the time this recall was issued, no illnesses associated with the consumption of this product have been reported.
Recalled products should not be consumed, used, sold, served or distributed.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products.
The CFIA verifies that the industry is removing recalled products from the market.
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