Canada
Aoun brand Tahineh (Ground Sesame) sold in Ontario and Quebec — 400 g (UPC 5 283000 905710; codes 2026 DE 09; 0512L/THA) and 800 g (UPC 5 283000 904980; codes 2026 DE 09; 0512L/THA) — is affected. The recall was issued after Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results indicated possible Salmonella contamination. Do not consume, serve, use, sell or distribute these products; throw them out or return them to the place of purchase, and contact your healthcare provider if you think you became sick.
What's being recalled
This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Companies: Recalling firm: Alimentation du Canada.
How to identify it
Brand: Aoun; Product: Tahineh – Ground Sesame; Size: 400 g; UPC: 5 283000 905710; Codes: 2026 DE 09; 0512L/THA
Brand: Aoun; Product: Tahineh – Ground Sesame 100%; Size: 800 g; UPC: 5 283000 904980; Codes: 2026 DE 09; 0512L/THA
The hazard
The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.
What to do
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
Check to see if you have recalled products
Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased
Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
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Where it was sold
Ontario, Quebec
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Canadian Food Inspection Agency, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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