The brand Tahine Aoun has been recalled in Canada due to Salmonella contamination.
The recall was prompted by test results from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
The recalled tahini was distributed to stores in Ontario and Quebec.
Consumers can identify a recalled product by looking for the following information:
- Tahine ground sesame in 400 gram jars with UPC number 5 283000 905710 and code 2026 DE 09; 0512L/TXA; And
- Tahine ground sesame 100% in 800 gram jars with UPC number 5 283000 904980 and code 2026 DE 09; 0512L/TXA
About salmonella infection
Food contaminated with salmonella bacteria usually does not look spoiled, does not smell or taste. Anyone can get salmonellosis. According to the CDC, infants, children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness because their immune systems are fragile.
Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products and experiences symptoms of salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctors 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 for 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise healthy adults usually get sick for four to seven days. However, in some cases, 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 severe illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.
Some people become infected without getting sick or showing any symptoms. However, they can still transmit the infection to other people.
