Food Safety Authority recall additional batches of Al’Fez Natural Tahini Smooth and Nutty due to the possible presence of Salmonella.
Alert Summary Dated Friday, July 12 th 2024.
Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2024.29 (update 1).
Product Identification: Al’Fez Natural Tahini Smooth & Nutty; pack sizes: 160g and 270g.
Batch Code: All batches; all best before dates.
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom.
Message:
Further to FSAI food alert 2024.29, all batches of Al’Fez Natural Tahini Smooth & Nutty are being recalled due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.
Nature Of Danger:
People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours. The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody. Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.
Action Required: Caterers & Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the affected batches.
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