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Food Recall Warning - Amira brand Tahini Sauce recalled due to Salmonella
- Recall date:
- February 26, 2015
- Reason for recall:
- Microbiological - Salmonella
- Hazard classification:
- Class 2
- Company / Firm:
- Amira Enterprises Inc.
- Distribution:
- National
- Extent of the distribution:
- Retail
- Reference number:
- 9667
Recall details
Ottawa, February 26, 2015 - Amira Enterprises Inc. is recalling Amira brand Tahini Sauce from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.
Recalled products
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | UPC | Code(s) on Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amira | Tahini Sauce | 750 g | 0 69467 40101 0 | None |
What you should do
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 product from the marketplace.
Illnesses
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
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Public enquiries and media
- Public enquiries
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Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
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- Telephone: 613-773-6600
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