Canada
The Mahrousa brand tahini (labelled in Arabic as Mahrousa and Tahina), 800 g, code P 23/06/2024 E 23/06/2026, sold in Alberta and Saskatchewan, is affected. It was recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination based on Canadian Food Inspection Agency testing; do not consume, serve, use, sell or distribute the product — throw it out or return it 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 this product.
Companies: Recalling firm: Jabbour Export/Import Ltd..
How to identify it
Brand: Mahrousa (Arabic characters only); Product: Tahina (Arabic characters only); Size: 800 g (Arabic characters only); UPC: None; Code: P 23/06/2024; E 23/06/2026
The hazard
The food recall warning issued on 2026-02-18 has been updated to include additional distribution information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s food safety investigation.
The affected product is 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
Alberta, Saskatchewan
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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