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Canada – Ararat brand Tahina recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on October 16, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov Canada

Summary

Product
Tahina
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Salmonella
What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products

Distribution
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Quebec
Possibly other provinces and territories
Ararat - Tahina - 600 g - Front
Ararat - Tahina - 600 g - Lot

The food recall warning issued on 2023-09-24 has been updated to include additional distribution information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s food safety investigation.

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella- Polish Poultry Products- Bivalve Molluscs – Kebab Skewer – Broiler Thighs – Frozen Meat – Chicken Breast- Sesame Paste – Marinated Chicken Thighs – Frozen Poultry Meat Preparations – Frozen Dumplings with Chicken Filling

Posted on October 13, 2023 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Presence of Salmonella Nchanga var. 15 and exceeding limits for E. coli in live bivalve molluscs from Italy in Romania

RASFF

Salmonella in chicken kebab skewer from Hungary in Austria

RASFF

Salmonella Infantis (in 1 out of 5 units) in boneless broiler thighs from Ukraine in Latvia, Netherlands, Poland and Slovakia

RASFF

Salmonella Enteritidis in chicken breast cap from Poland in France, Netherlands and UK

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in frozen meat product from Poland in Spain

RASFF

Salmonella spp in chicken leg meat from Poland in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella enteritidis in chicken breast fillet from Ukraine in the Czech Republic

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in sesame paste from Turkey in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in marinated chicken thighs from Austria in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in chicken meat from Poland in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella Infantis in frozen chicken from Ukraine, via Slovakia in the Czech Republic

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in frozen poultry meat preparations from Germany in Spain

RASFF

Salmonella Newport in chilled chicken quarters from Poland in the Czech Republic

RASFF

Salmonella Ohio and Salmonella Infantis in frozen dumplings with chicken filing from Lithuania in the Czech Republic

RASFF

Salmonella in marinated chicken breast from Spain made with meat from Poland in Spain

RASFF

Salmonella Infantis in chilled chicken breast from Slovakia, with raw material from Ukraine in the Czech Republic

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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella- Polish Chicken Products – Betel Leaves – Sesame Seeds – Basil – Frozen Papaya – Beef – Mussels- Ham Sandwich – Snack Product – Chocolate Mousse – Sugared Egg Yolk

Posted on September 29, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Salmonella Typhimurium in beef from Germany in Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in snack product from Germany in the Netherlands

RASFF

Salmonella in betel leaves from India in France

RASFF

SALMONELLA IN SESAME SEEDS FROM THE REBUBLIC OF CHAD in Greece and the UAE

RASFF

Salmonella Enteritidis in chilled chicken meat from Poland in the Czech Republic

RASFF

Salmonella Infantis in chilled chicken legs from Poland in the Czech Republic

RASFF

Presence of Salmonella spp in mussels (Mytilus edulis) from the Netherlands in Italy

RASFF

Salmonella Abaetetuba in frozen papaya from Netherlands in Finland

RASFF

Salmonella in Mousse au Chocolat products (classic and whole milk) in Germany and Switzerland

RASFF

Salmonella in poultry kebab skewer from Poland in Austria

RASFF

Detection of Salmonella enteridis on chicken thighs from Poland in France

RASFF

Suspicion of salmonella contamination in a ham sandwich from France in Switzerland

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in sugared egg yolk from the Netherlands in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella Typhimurium in basil from Egypt in Poland

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Canada – Ararat brand Tahina recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on September 25, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Summary

Product
Tahina
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Salmonella
What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products

Distribution
Ontario
Quebec
Ararat - Tahina - 600 g - Front
Ararat - Tahina - 600 g - Lot

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

What you should do

  • If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
  • Check to see if you have recalled products
  • Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Polish Chicken Products – Sesame Seeds – Chicken Breast – Sausage – White Teff Flour – Chicken Drumsticks – Chicken Breast

Posted on September 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica in frozen chicken breast from Brazil via Netherlands in the Czech Republic

RASFF

Salmonella enteriditis in chicken kebab meat from Poland in Austria

RASFF

Salmonella in Indian Sesame seed in the Netherlands

RASFF

Salmonella Enteritidis in chicken meat from Poland in the UK

RASFF

Salmonella typhimurium in chicken from United Kingdom in the Netherlands and Ghana

RASFF

Salmonella in chicken kebab skewer from Poland in Austria

RASFF

Salmonella in chicken kebab skewer from Poland in Austria

RASFF

Presence of Salmonella in decorticated sesame from India in Poland

RASFF

Salmonella group B in sausage from Poland in Germany , Sweden and UK

RASFF

Salmonella spp in white teff flour, from the Netherlands. in Sweden

RASFF

Salmonella detected in a batch of turkey meat preparations in France and Spain

RASFF

Salmonella in poultry kebab skewers from Poland in Austria

RASFF

Salmonella enteritidis in chicken drumstick from Romania in Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Lebanon, Liberia, Poland, United Arab Emirates

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (present /25g) in chilled chicken breast fillet from Slovakia, with raw material from Ukraine in the Czech Republic

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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Polish Chicken Products – Sesame Seeds – Mussels – Organic Lemon Thyme – Frozen Minced Chicken – Walnut Kernels

Posted on September 8, 2023 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Salmonella serogroup D in poultry kebab rotisserie from Poland in Austria, Hungary and Slovakia

RASFF

Salmonella spp present in mussels (Mytilus edulis) from the Netherlands in Spain

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in kebab skewer from Slovenia, with raw material from Poland in Slovenia and Austria

RASFF

Salmonella Infantis in chicken wings from Poland in Germany, Spain and UK

RASFF

Salmonella (in 4 out of 5 samples) in sesame seeds from India in Poland

RASFF

Salmonella (in 1 of 5 samples) in sesame seeds from India in Poland

RASFF

Salmonella in frozen chicken thigh from Poland via Estonia in Finland

RASFF

Salmonella serogroup C in poultry kebab rotisserie from Germany, with raw material from Poland in Austria

RASFF

Salmonella paratyphi in frozen minced chicken meat from the Netherland in Italy

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in walnut kernels from the USA in Italy and Germany

RASFF

Salmonella in chicken wings from Croatia in Slovenia

RASFF

Salmonella Enteritidis in chicken and chicken parts from Belgium in Germany and the Netherlands

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in organic lemon thyme from Italy in Germany and Austria

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in sesame seeds from Nigeria in Greece

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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Polish Chicken/Poultry Products – Sesame Seeds – Sea Bass – Frozen Broilers

Posted on September 1, 2023 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in sesame seeds from Nigeria in Greece

RASFF

Salmonella Newport (in 1 out of 5 units) in fresh chicken thighs from Poland in Latvia

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in sea bass or sea bass (dicentrarchus labrax) 400/600 from Croatia in Italy, Germany, Austria and Slovakia

RASFF

Salmonella Enteritidis in chicken meat from Poland in the Czech Republic

RASFF

Salmonella in turkey meet from Poland in Bulgaria

RASFF

Fresh poultry meat from Poland- Salmonella enteritidis in Austria and Romania

RASFF

Salmonella Enteritidis in chicken neck skin from Poland in Romania, Netherlands and Belgium

RASFF

Salmonella Enteritidis (in 2 out of 5 samples) in frozen broiler chicken breasts fillets from Lithuania in  Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, United Kingdom.

RASFF

Salmonella Enteritidis in preroasted chicken doner kebab from Poland in Denmark

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New Zealand – Durra brand Tahina (400g and 800g) – Salmonella

Posted on August 29, 2023 by | Leave a comment

MPI

29 August 2023: Aldiery’s Mediterranean Market Ltd is recalling a specific batch of Durra brand Tahina due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Product type Tahini
Name of product (size) Durra brand Tahina (400g and 800g)
Date marking EXP: 24/03/25
Package size and description The product is sold in a 400g and 800g plastic container.
Distribution The products are imported from Jordan.

The products are sold at retail outlets and ethnic grocery stores throughout New Zealand.

The products have not been re-exported.
Notes This recall does not affect any other Durra brand products.

Point of sale notice for retailers

If you are a retailer of the products in this recall, download a copy of the point of sale notice. You need to display it in your store for one month.

Point of sale notice – Durra brand Tahina (400g and 800g) [PDF, 40KB]

Consumer advice

Customers are asked to check the date mark on the product.

Affected products should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness in New Zealand. If you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund.

Who to contact

If you have questions, contact Aldiery’s Mediterranean Market Ltd:

  • Phone: 021 145 2970.

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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Polish Chicken and Poultry Products – Sesame Seeds – Eggs – Chicken Breast- Cockerels – Chicken Gyros – Smoked Herring

Posted on August 25, 2023 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Salmonella senftenberg in hulled sesame seeds from India in Norway

RASFF

Suspicion of salmonellosis cases associated to eggs consumption from Belgium in France

RASFF

Salmonella Newport in chicken quarters from Poland in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella Infantis in chilled chicken breast from Ukraine in Germany, Hungary and Netherlands

RASFF

Salmonella Typhimurium on cockerels from France in the UK, Czech Republic and Germany

RASFF

Border Rejection Sesame Seeds Due to Detection of Salmonella Newport in UK and Ireland

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (present /25g) in chilled chicken breast fillet from Slovakia, with raw material from Ukraine in the Czech Republic

RASFF

Salmonella Enteritidis in fresh chicken meat from Poland in the Czech Republic, Greece and Hungary

RASFF

Salmonella Newport in frozen chicken gyros from Greece in the Czech Republic

RASFF

Salmonella typhimurium in turkey meat from Poland in Luxembourg and Belgium

RASFF

Salmonella in smoked herring from Belgium in the Netherlands

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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella- Polish Chicken Products -Halawa – Polish Turkey Products – Chicken Filet – Sesame Seeds – Chicken Meat – Meat Skewers – Salad Mix – Organic Paprika – Chicken Thigh Meat

Posted on August 11, 2023 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Salmonella typhimurium in chicken filet from the Netherlands in France ,UK and Ukraine

RASFF

Salmonella in sesame seeds from India in Poland

RASFF

Salmonella typhimurium in chicken meat from The Netherlands in France and Belgium

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in meat skewers from Germany in Czech Republic and Poland

RASFF

Salmonella infantis in chicken kebab from Poland in Austria

RASFF

Salmonella in salad mix from Italy in Austria

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in organic paprika powder from Spain in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella enteritidis in poultry meat from Poland in Slovakia

RASFF

Salmonella typhimurium in Turkey meat from Poland in Belgium

RASFF

Salmonella Infantis in Chicken Thigh Meat from Romania in Greece

RASFF

Salmonella in Halawa from Egypt via Italy in Malta

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