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If you are making hummus or falafel this week, check your tahini — Mahrousa brand has been recalled by Health Canada due to possible Salmonella contamination.
The recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results, Health Canada said, and there have been no reported illnesses. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation.
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The Mahrousa tahini has Arabic characters only on the label, weighs 800g and is printed with P 23/06/2024 and E 23/06/2026 on the lid, Health Canada said. The tahini was sold in Saskatchewan and Alberta,
People should not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute the tahini, Health Canada said, and it should be thrown out or returned to the place it was 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.
Salmonella symptoms typically start six to 72 hours after exposure, and end within a week.
