Salmonella Found in Tchina Alzaim Products; Recall Issued
Translated & summarized from Ministry of Health by baba
Tchina Alzaim tahini products have been recalled in Israel due to the discovery of Salmonella bacteria and illegal import. The Ministry of Health is collecting all affected products, which have production dates up to October 1, 2026, and expiration dates up to October 1, 2027. Salmonella can cause severe illness, particularly in vulnerable groups.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Salmonella bacteria were found in Tchina Alzaim tahini products illegally imported into Israel.
- The Ministry of Health has ordered a recall of all affected tahini products.
- Products with production dates up to October 1, 2026, are included in the recall.
- Consumers are warned not to eat the tahini due to potential health risks.
- Salmonella can cause severe illness, especially in children, the elderly, and the immunocompromised.
The Ministry of Health's Northern District Food Service has identified Salmonella bacteria in Tchina Alzaim tahini products that were illegally imported and marketed in Israel. The affected products are Tchina Alzaim tahini in all sizes, distributed by Tchina Alzaim but labeled as 'Tchina Shel Pa'am'. The recall covers all production dates up to and including October 1, 2026, and all expiration dates up to and including October 1, 2027. Consumers who possess these products are urged not to consume them. In coordination with the Ministry of Health, the distributor is collecting the products from sales channels. Salmonella infection in healthy individuals can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, with rare complications. In vulnerable populations, including young children, the immunocompromised, and the elderly, the bacteria can lead to severe illness or even death.
