The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public, food service establishments, and retailers, not to consume, serve, use, or sell the tahina products described below because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Some of the affected product was sold in bulk and may have been repacked at retail. Consumers who cannot determine the original product identity are advised to check with their retailer to determine if they have one of the affected products.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
All Tahina products, manufactured by Al Nakhil Co, of Lebanon between September 5, 2012 and April 21, 2013, are affected by this alert. At this time, the following products have been identified:
Brand Name
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Common Name
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Size
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Codes(s) on Product
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Clic
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Sesame Paste Tahina
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all sizes
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LOT#1350/12 to LOT#1466/12;
LOT#1101/13 to LOT#1212/13
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Al Nakhil
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Sesame Paste Tahina
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all sizes
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LOT#1350/12 to LOT#1466/12;
LOT#1101/13 to LOT#1212/13
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Al Koura
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Tahina Extra
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all sizes
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LOT#1350/12 to LOT#1466/12;
LOT#1101/13 to LOT#1212/13
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Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
For more information, consumers and industry can contact the CFIA by filling out the online feedback
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