Salmonella spp. in tahini from Türkiye
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- other food product / mixed
- Hazard
- Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Tahini is a paste made from sesame seeds. It can sometimes have harmful bacteria called Salmonella.
What's happening? Some tahini from Türkiye has been found with Salmonella. This can make people sick.
Does this affect me? If you have tahini from Türkiye, you might be at risk. Check where your tahini came from.
What should I do? Stop eating the tahini. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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