Mahrousa Brand Tahini Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination Risk
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Jabbour Export/Import Ltd. is recalling Mahrousa brand Tahini (800 g) across Canada due to potential Salmonella contamination identified by CFIA testing.
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What Happened
Jabbour Export/Import Ltd. has issued a recall for Mahrousa brand Tahini due to potential Salmonella contamination. This recall, published on February 24, 2026, is an update to a previous warning issued on February 18, 2026, to include additional distribution information identified during a food safety investigation by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects the following product:
- Brand: Mahrousa (Arabic characters only)
- Product: Tahina (Arabic characters only)
- Size: 800 g
- UPC: None
- Codes: P 23/06/2024; E 23/06/2026
What You Should Do
Consumers are advised to check their homes for the recalled product. If you have this product in your possession, do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute it. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.
If you believe you have become sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider immediately. Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause illness.
Why This Matters
Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes deadly infections in young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. This recall was triggered by CFIA test results, though there have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product to date.
Source
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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