Popular Woolies item recalled over salmonella fears

Popular Woolies item recalled over salmonella fears

A well-liked condiment offered in retailer and on-line nationally has been recalled over salmonella fears.

Ceres Organic hulled and unhulled tahini was offered in NSW Woolworths shops and IGAs in NSW and Victoria in addition to impartial grocers in ACT, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia.

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Camera IconThe tahini was offered at Woolworths shops in NSW in addition to at impartial grocers and on-line nationally. NCA NewsWire / David Swift. Credit: News Corp Australia

The product, which is made in Turkey, could have potential microbial (salmonella) contamination and “cause illness if consumed”.

“Consumers should not eat this product,” the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) mentioned.

“Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.”

The recall is due to potential microbial (Salmonella) contamination. Picture: FSANZ.
Camera IconThe recall is because of potential microbial (salmonella) contamination. FSANZ. Credit: Supplied

Salmonella is attributable to a micro organism generally present in contaminated meals or water and might trigger signs similar to fever, chills and belly ache.

Both the hulled and unhulled tahini 300g with finest earlier than dates of May 25, 2023, and August 22, 2023 have been recalled, in addition to the perfect earlier than date of August 1, 2028b for the hulled tahini.

For additional info, shoppers can contact Ceres Organic Australia on 1800 625 161.

Source: www.perthnow.com.au