Warning: Popular condiment recalled over salmonella risk
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Attention all food lovers, especially those who enjoy vegan or plant-based products! There has been a recent recall concerning a popular condiment sold nationwide.
The recall is due to concerns over salmonella, a type of bacteria that can cause severe illness.
The product in question is tahini, a paste made from ground sesame seeds. There are two versions of tahini: hulled and unhulled.
Unhulled tahini is made from the whole sesame seed and has a more intense, nutty flavour. While it's often referred to as a peanut butter alternative, tahini can also be used as a non-dairy butter or margarine.
Ceres Organics, a brand that sells both organic hulled and unhulled tahini in 300g jars, has issued a recall of its product due to potential contamination with salmonella.
The product has been available for purchase at various retailers across New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Queensland, and the Australian Capital Territory, as well as online.
The affected products are:
Symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhoea, fever, and stomach cramps, which can appear anywhere from six hours to six days after infection.
It's recommended that you return the recalled product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
We understand that the safety and well-being of our community are of the utmost importance, and we encourage everyone to stay informed about product recalls and take appropriate precautions to protect their health.
We hope that the information provided in this article has been helpful, and we urge you to reach out to Ceres Organics Australia at 1800 625 161 if you have any questions or concerns.
Stay safe and healthy, everyone!
The recall is due to concerns over salmonella, a type of bacteria that can cause severe illness.
The product in question is tahini, a paste made from ground sesame seeds. There are two versions of tahini: hulled and unhulled.
Unhulled tahini is made from the whole sesame seed and has a more intense, nutty flavour. While it's often referred to as a peanut butter alternative, tahini can also be used as a non-dairy butter or margarine.
The recall is due to potential microbial (salmonella) contamination. Credit: Shutterstock.
Ceres Organics, a brand that sells both organic hulled and unhulled tahini in 300g jars, has issued a recall of its product due to potential contamination with salmonella.
The product has been available for purchase at various retailers across New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Queensland, and the Australian Capital Territory, as well as online.
The affected products are:
- Hulled tahini with best-before dates of May 25, 2023; August 22, 2023; and August 1, 2024
- Unhulled tahini with best-before dates of May 25, 2023, and August 22, 2023
Symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhoea, fever, and stomach cramps, which can appear anywhere from six hours to six days after infection.
Both the hulled and unhulled 300g tahini jars were recalled. Credit: FSANZ.
It's recommended that you return the recalled product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
We understand that the safety and well-being of our community are of the utmost importance, and we encourage everyone to stay informed about product recalls and take appropriate precautions to protect their health.
We hope that the information provided in this article has been helpful, and we urge you to reach out to Ceres Organics Australia at 1800 625 161 if you have any questions or concerns.
Stay safe and healthy, everyone!
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