The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) just announced a recall on jars of tahini sold nationwide. This is due to a Salmonella contamination.

The recalled product is 160-gram jars of Al’Fez branded natural tahini, with UPC of 6 72774 10605 1 and “best before” dates displayed as “2025 JN 20” or “2025 JL 04.” This tahini was sold in grocery stores across Canada as well as online. 

Check your pantry for this product, and if your tahini matches the recall information, dispose of it or return it to its place of purchase. While there are no illnesses connected to this contamination, Salmonella infection can be serious for those age 65 and older, people with weakened immune systems and infants. Common symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever and stomach cramps usually start from 6 hours to 6 days after infection and can last for up to 7 days.

If you have any of the above symptoms after eating the recalled tahini, contact your healthcare provider immediately. After disposing of this product, be sure to thoroughly wash your hands and clean any potentially contaminated surfaces as Salmonella can easily spread to other food and people.

For questions about this recall, contact the CFIA’s toll-free number at 1-800-442-2342 or email information@inspection.gc.ca.