Health Ministry Recalls Al-Zaim Tahini Over Salmonella Contamination
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Al-Zaim Tahini is recalling all its products due to Salmonella contamination found during a Ministry of Health inspection. The company also faces scrutiny for illegally importing and marketing the tahini in Israel. The recall affects all sizes and production dates up to October 2026, with consumers urged not to eat the product. Salmonella can cause severe illness, particularly in vulnerable groups.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Al-Zaim Tahini products are recalled due to Salmonella contamination.
- The Ministry of Health discovered the contamination during a food inspection.
- The company is also being investigated for illegal import and marketing.
- The recall covers all sizes and production dates up to October 1, 2026.
- Salmonella can cause severe illness and potentially death in at-risk individuals.
Al-Zaim Tahini has announced a voluntary recall of all its products due to the detection of Salmonella bacteria. The issue was discovered during a Northern District Food Service inspection by the Ministry of Health, which also found that the products were illegally imported and marketed in Israel. The recall affects all sizes of Al-Zaim Tahini, which may also be labeled "Tahini of the Past." The recall is comprehensive, covering all production dates up to and including October 1, 2026, and all expiration dates up to October 1, 2027. The company urges customers who have already purchased the product not to consume it. Simultaneously, the products are being collected from retail locations in coordination with the Ministry of Health. Salmonella can cause intestinal illness with symptoms including fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, which can be severe or fatal for at-risk populations like the elderly, young children, and those with weakened immune systems.
