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Food Recall Warning - Achva and S&F brand tahini products recalled due to Salmonella
- Recall date:
- November 28, 2018
- Reason for recall:
- Microbiological - Salmonella
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Company / Firm:
- Altra Foods Inc., S & F Food Importers Inc.
- Distribution:
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Possibly National, Quebec
- Extent of the distribution:
- Retail
- Reference number:
- 12604, 12650
Recall details
Ottawa, November 28, 2018 - Industry is recalling Achva and S&F brand tahini products from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
The following products have been sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec and maybe have been distributed in other provinces.
Recalled products
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | UPC | Code(s) on Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achva | Whole Sesame Tahini | 500 g | 7 290000 572796 | LOT 18-099 |
| Achva | Organic Tahini | 500 g | 7 290000 572086 | LOT 18-099 |
| Achva | Tahini | 500 g | 8 14968 02002 0 | LOT 18-106 |
| Achva | Whole Tahini | 500 g | 8 14968 02003 7 | LOT 18-106 |
| Achva | Seasoned Tahini | 500 g | 7 290000 572123 | LOT 18-128 |
| Achva | Tahini – Crushed Sesame Seeds | 500 g | 7 290000 572109 | LOT 18-130 |
| Achva | Tahini | 18 kg | 7 290000 572116 | LOT 18-106 |
| S&F | Pure Tahini | 18 kg | 7 290000 572116 | Lot. 18-099 |
What you should do
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were 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.
Background
This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. 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 recalled products from the marketplace.
Illnesses
There have been reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
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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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