Israel’s Health Ministry said on Wednesday that it has received information suggesting tahini products from the “HaNesich” brand, which were supposed to be destroyed after being recalled, may have been stolen and redistributed to the public. The concern follows a recall linked to salmonella contamination.
Because of the suspicion, the ministry filed a complaint with the Israel Police and urged the public not to buy or consume any “HaNesich” tahini products with expiration dates from July 13, 2027 through November 6, 2027, inclusive.
The warning covers a wide list of brands and package sizes: El Amir 450 grams, 900 grams and 17 kilograms, Taaman 450 grams, Tahora u'Mle'a, Rami Levy 500 grams, Tahora u'Mle'a, Rami Levy 1 kilogram, Tahor, HaNesich Tahor 450 grams and 17 kilograms, HaNesich Male'a 450 grams, KAPRI 450 grams and 900 grams, and Gregir HaZahav 500 grams.
The ministry reiterated that consumers should not eat the products. It said salmonella can cause intestinal illness even in healthy people, with fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and stomach pain, and in rare cases complications. Children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems face a higher risk of severe disease and even death.
