Salmonella Found in Tahini Prompts Widespread Product Recall in Israel
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israel's Ministry of Health has ordered the recall of Alzaim Tahini products due to the discovery of Salmonella bacteria. The company is voluntarily withdrawing all affected tahini, manufactured up to October 1, 2026, with expiration dates up to October 1, 2027. Consumers are warned not to consume the product, which was found to be imported and sold illegally. Salmonella can cause severe gastrointestinal illness, especially in vulnerable populations.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Salmonella bacteria were found in Alzaim Tahini products sold in Israel.
- The Ministry of Health has ordered a recall of all affected tahini batches.
- Products manufactured up to October 1, 2026, with expiration dates up to October 1, 2027, are included in the recall.
- The tahini was imported and sold in violation of Israeli food safety laws.
- Consumers are urged to check packaging and avoid consuming the recalled tahini.
- Salmonella can cause severe gastrointestinal illness, particularly in vulnerable groups.
Israel's Ministry of Health has issued a warning regarding the detection of Salmonella bacteria in tahini products that have already been sold to consumers. The affected product is Alzaim Tahini, which the company has voluntarily recalled after laboratory tests revealed bacterial contamination. The Northern District Food Control Unit of the Ministry of Health conducted the inspection, finding that the tahini was imported and sold in violation of current legislation. Subsequent lab analyses confirmed the presence of Salmonella, leading to the decision to remove the product from shelves. The recall applies to all Alzaim brand tahini products, regardless of package size or sales channel. While the manufacturer is listed as Alzaim Tahini, the product may also be labeled as "Old Recipe Tahini." The recall specifically targets products manufactured up to and including October 1, 2026, with expiration dates up to and including October 1, 2027. Consumers are urged to check their packaging carefully, as the restrictions apply to the entire specified batch. The Ministry of Health emphasized that consuming the recalled tahini is not permitted. The seller, in cooperation with the ministry's food service, is organizing the collection of these products from retail outlets and other distribution channels. Salmonella is a dangerous bacterium that can cause severe gastrointestinal infections, with symptoms including fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. These infections can be particularly severe for young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems, potentially leading to life-threatening complications. Anyone experiencing symptoms after consuming the suspect tahini should seek medical attention. Contact numbers for further information are 0507979988 and 0525863301.
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