Salmonella Cubana in tahini from Turkey, via Belgium
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Salmonella cubana - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Tahini is a paste made from sesame seeds. Some batches from Turkey may have harmful bacteria called Salmonella Cubana.
What's happening? Germany found Salmonella in tahini made in Turkey and sold in Belgium. The product has been recalled.
Does this affect me? If you bought tahini from Turkey, it might be unsafe. Check your cupboard.
What should I do? Do not eat the tahini. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Salmonella cubana - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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