Health Ministry Warns of Possible Salmonella-Contaminated Tahini Theft

Israel’s Health Ministry said it received information suggesting that Tahinat HaNasi products that had been set aside for destruction may have been stolen, apparently from the factory, and that some of those goods may now be reaching consumers. A complaint has been filed with the police.

The warning follows a recall announced in November by Tahinat HaNasi, which is owned by Naaman, after Food Service inspectors at the Health Ministry found positive salmonella results in part of the company’s products. At the time, the recall covered raw tahini products with expiration dates ranging from July 13, 2027 to November 6, 2027.

Because of the new theft suspicion, the ministry is again urging the public not to buy Tahinat HaNasi products from those date ranges. The products named include Al Amir 450 grams, 900 grams and 17 kg, Taaman 450 grams, pure and whole, Rami Levy 500 grams, pure and whole, Rami Levy 1 kg, pure, Tahinat HaNasi 450 grams and 17 kg, Tahinat HaNasi whole 450 grams, Karpi 450 grams or 900 grams, and Gragir HaZahav 500 grams.

The ministry said healthy people can develop intestinal illness from salmonella, with fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and stomach pain. In rare cases it can cause complications, and for vulnerable groups such as young children, people with weakened immune systems and the elderly, it can cause severe illness and even death. For more information, the public can call the Health Ministry hotline, *5400.