Ministry Of Health Warning: Salmonella In Aljamal Tahini

In addition, the Ministry of Health warns that all company products were illegally brought into Israel, so their production conditions and safety are unknown, without supervision, and questionable. The Ministry of Health warns the public against consuming tahini products from the Aljamal Tahini brand due to the presence of Salmonella bacteria.

During routine inspections and sampling from marketing channels conducted by the Food Service at the Ministry of Health, Salmonella bacteria was found in two products from “Aljamel” (Aljamal) Tahini. The Ministry’s inspection also found that tahini products under the Aljamel Tahini brand were illegally brought into Israel, without the required approvals, and were produced under unknown conditions.

• Product name: White tahini made from premium sesame
  Manufacturer name: Aljamel Tahini Factory
  Weight: 1 kg
  Production date: 03/2027, best before: 03/2026
• Product name: White tahini made from premium sesame
  Manufacturer name: Aljamel Tahini Factory
  Weight: 500 grams
  Production date: 04/2027, best before: 04/2026
  The public is requested not to consume the products.

Salmonella bacteria can cause illness characterized by fever, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare cases, complications may occur. In sensitive populations, such as young children, people with weakened immune systems, and older adults, the bacteria can cause severe illness and sometimes even death.

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