Mahrousa brand tahini is being recalled in Canada due to salmonella contamination.
The recall was prompted by test results from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. There have been no reports of illness associated with consumption of this product.
The recalled tahini was distributed in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
The brand name of the product is written in Arabic characters on the label. Consumers can identify recalled products by looking for one of the following label codes: P 23/06/2024 or E 23/06/2026.
Consumers were advised not to eat the product.
About salmonella infection
Food contaminated with salmonella typically does not look, smell or taste spoiled. Anyone can get sick from a salmonella infection. Infants, young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness because they have weaker immune systems.
Anyone who consumes the recalled tahini and develops symptoms of salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Because diagnosing salmonellosis requires special testing, sick people should tell their doctors about possible exposure to salmonella. Salmonella infection symptoms can be similar to other illnesses and often lead to misdiagnosis.
Symptoms of salmonella infection may include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise healthy adults usually become sick for 4 to 7 days. However, in some cases, diarrhea may be so severe that hospitalization may be necessary.
People with weakened immune systems, such as older adults, children, pregnant women, and cancer patients, are more likely to develop serious and sometimes life-threatening conditions.
Some people become infected without feeling sick or showing any symptoms. However, they can still spread the infection to other people.
