Imported Cooking Product Recalled Over Dangerous Contamination
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
An Israeli company is recalling an imported Floraline brand semolina mix due to contamination with ergot alkaloids, which can cause serious health issues. Consumers are advised not to eat the product and to contact the company for a refund.
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- Imported semolina mix recalled due to dangerous ergot alkaloid contamination.
- Consumers urged not to eat the product and to seek refunds.
- Contamination can cause gastrointestinal, neurological, and circulatory problems.
- Company is working with the Ministry of Health to remove products.
- Recall affects Floraline brand durum wheat and tapioca semolina mix.
An Israeli company has initiated a voluntary recall of a specific imported cooking product due to a dangerous contamination. Floraline brand durum wheat and tapioca semolina mix, packaged in 500-gram bags, is being removed from shelves. The company is coordinating the immediate collection of these products with the Ministry of Health's Central District Food Service.
Customers are urged not to consume the product. To return the item and receive a refund, consumers should contact the company's customer service by phone. The contamination involves ergot alkaloids, which can lead to adverse health effects. These include gastrointestinal issues such as nausea and vomiting, neurological problems like spasms and seizures, and sensory disturbances. Additionally, the alkaloids can cause vasoconstriction, affecting the circulatory system.
The recall was announced on September 29, 2026.
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