Turkana Food Inc. of Kenilworth, NJ, is recalling 858 cases of Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste because it is contaminated with Salmonella. The recall was the result of a routine sampling performed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture which revealed that the finished products contained Salmonella. The company has ceased production… Continue Reading Food Recalls, Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste, Salmonella, tahini, Turkana Food Inc. Food Safety News
Turkana Food Inc. of Kenilworth, NJ, is recalling 858 cases of Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste because it is contaminated with Salmonella.
The recall was the result of a routine sampling performed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture which revealed that the finished products contained Salmonella. The company has ceased production and distribution of the products as FDA and the company continue their investigation to what caused the problem.
The Recalled Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste was distributed in the states of Florida, Kentucky, Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Tennessee, Massachusetts, Texas, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Maryland, Ohio, Alabama, Missouri and California.
The product is packaged in 16-ounce plastic jars with gold lids and gold labels marked Aleppo Sesame Paste Tahini.
Consumers can identify the recalled product by looking for LOT# 120824-01 printed on the top portion of the jar UPC Label 854643003054 marked by a sticker on the side of the jar.
The product expiration date of August 2026 is on the top portion of the jar.
No reported illnesses have been confirmed in relation to the recalled product as of Feb. 5.
Consumers who purchased Aleppo Sesame Paste Tahini With lot code 120824-01 should not consume the product and they are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact Turkana Foods Inc. 908-810-8800 or email info@turkanafood.com.
About Salmonella infections
Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria does not usually look, smell, or taste spoiled. Anyone can become sick with a Salmonella infection. Infants, children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness because their immune systems are fragile, according to the CDC.
Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled product and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctors about the possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria because special tests are necessary to diagnose salmonellosis. Salmonella infection symptoms can mimic other illnesses, frequently leading to misdiagnosis.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise, healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days. In some cases, however, diarrhea may be so severe that patients require hospitalization.
Older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop a severe illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.
Some people get infected without getting sick or showing any symptoms. However, they may still spread the infections to others.
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