Canada – Expanded Food Recall Warning – Al-Rabih brand Tahini recalled due to Salmonella

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CFIA

Recall date: June 14, 2021

Reason for recall: Microbiological – Salmonella

Hazard classification: Class 2Company / Firm: Phoenicia Group Inc.

Distribution: Ontario, Possibly National, Quebec

Extent of the distribution: Consumer

Ottawa, June 14, 2021 – Phoenicia Group Inc. is recalling Al-Rabih brand Tahini from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

Recalled products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Al-Rabih Tahini (100% Sesame) – Sesame Paste 454 g 7 70338 10053 5 Lot #157 29420
Best before 22/OC/19

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled product from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Product photos

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  • Al-Rabih Tahini, 454 grams - front
  • Al-Rabih Tahini, 454 grams - lot code

Public enquiries and media

Public enquiries
Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca
Media relations
Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca

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Israel – Nokdi Hamidbar Ltd. recalls various goat milk products after Brucella was found in one of the goats in the herd from which the milk was supplied

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India – 44 villagers fall sick due to food poisoning in Telangana

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New Indian Express

44 persons fell sick due to food poisoning at Thadiathnoor village in Narnoor mandal here on Friday. Four were shifted to RIMS for better treatment, while the others were shifted to the Narnoor PHC.

The villagers had attended a function on Thursday evening, where they consumed chappati and mango juice. They fell sick on Friday morning. DMHO K Manohar visited the patients at the hospital.

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Italy – Tuna suspected for a dozen illnesses in Italy – Food Poisoning

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Food Safety News

At least 12 people are sick in Italy with tuna being investigated as the source of their illnesses.

The foodborne outbreak is suspected to have been caused by thawed yellowfin tuna steaks with added water from Italy and raw material from Spain.

In recent days, nine people with symptoms such as such as nausea, vomiting and loss of consciousness or fainting were reported to the Tuscany local health unit (ASL) and admitted to two hospitals before later being discharged.

They all reported consumption of tuna in various forms at two different restaurants in Florence.

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France – Product recall: Cahills brand orig irish cheddar 32% 2k27 – Listeria monocytogenes

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Oulah

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

PROPOSED SOLUTION

People who may have this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

People who have consumed this product and who present with fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their attending physician, notifying him of this consumption.
Pregnant women should pay special attention to these symptoms, as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Model names or references
CHEDDAR CAHILLS ORIG IRISH PORTER 32% 2K27

▸ Barcode
05390274111119

▸ Lot
21141

▸ DLC – DDM
10/21/2021

▸ Packaging
2.27 kg

▸ Start date / End of marketing
From 06/01/2021 to 06/08/2021

▸
IE 1811 EEC health mark

▸ Geographical sales area
…

▸ Distributors
Company of the France Frais group: Team Ouest Distralis, Aumand Dis Frais, Lodifrais, Team Ouest Normandie, Guilmot Gaudais, Ouest Frais Distribution.

▸ Consumer service contact
0230 210 150

▸ Source
TEAM OUEST DISTRALIS Team Ouest Distralis, France Frais group

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Israel – Alrozana International Trade Ltd. recalls various tahini products due to Salmonella contamination.

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France- Product recall: Bleu de Provence unbranded – Listeria monocytogenes

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Oulah

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

PROPOSED SOLUTION

People who may have this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

People who have consumed this product and who present with fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their attending physician, notifying him of this consumption.
Pregnant women should pay special attention to these symptoms, as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Names of models or references
…

▸ Barcode
3760007489914

▸ Lot
154

▸ DLC – DDM
07/07/2021

▸ Packaging
BREAD 1KG TRAY 125 G

▸ Start date / End of marketing
From 06/03/2021 to 06/11/2021

▸ Health mark
FR.26.362.001 CE

▸ Geographical sales area
…

▸
GMS distributors WHOLESALE TRADE SEDENTARY / NON-SEDENTARY

▸ Contact
customer service 0760901938

▸ Source
STE OF DISTRAL FOOD DISTRIBUTION

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Czech Republic- Chilled chicken without offal B – Salmonella

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Potravinynapranyri

Food group: Meat and meat products / Packaged meat

Chilled chicken without offal B
Category: Dangerous food
Unsatisfactory parameter:

Salmonella enterica serum. Enteritidis

The pathogenic bacterium Salmonella enterica serum was detected in chilled chickens without offal . Enteritidis , which can cause a condition called salmonellosis.

Expiration date: 4/25/2021
Packaging: Plastic foil
Producer: RACIOLA Uhersky Brod, sro
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sampling: 20. 4. 2021
Reference number: 21-000018-SVS-CZ
The sample was found by official inspection of the State Veterinary Administration.

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Germany – Basak curry 100g – Salmonella

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AGES

AGES informs about a recall of the company Macro Group Handels GmbH. The company initiated a recall of the product Basak Curry 100g on June 11th, 2021:

Food recall

Basak curry 100g
Recall reason Salmonella
Marketed by Macro Group Handels GmbH
Manufacturer Basak
Expiry Date 04.2023

Product recall: Basak Curry 100g

Vienna (OTS) – The article Basak Curry 100g contains salmonella and is therefore criticized as HARMFUL. We therefore ask you not to consume and return goods that have already been purchased.

The following best before dates are affected: Best before: 03.2023

The article Basak Curry 100g could contain foreign bodies and will therefore be rejected as HARMFUL. We therefore ask you not to consume and return goods that have already been purchased.

The following
best before dates are affected : Best before: 12.2022, 03.2023 and 04.2023 Inquiries

& contact:

Mücahit Bülük: TEL .: + 43 2162 65 708 21

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USA- Recalled: A Single Lot of Freshpet Select Small Dog – Salmonella

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Petful

Maker: Freshpet, Inc.
Cause: Potential for salmonella
Announcement: FDA alert dated June 13, 2021 (archived here)
What was recalled: Freshpet Select Small Dog Bite Size Beef & Egg Recipe Dog Food, 1 lb., UPC # 627975012939, with sell by date of Oct. 30, 2021 and Lot Code 1421FBP0101

Only the dog food listed above — with the exact UPC, sell by date and lot code — is part of this recall, and no other Freshpet products are affected.

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