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AB World Foods US, Inc. voluntarily recalled their Al’Fez Natural Tahini, distributed across Minnesota, on Friday (July 12) due to possible bacteria contamination. According to the United States Food & Drug Administration, the tahini, sold in 5.6oz glass jars, has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella: "an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems."
Symptoms of salmonella poisoning include "fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain" in addition to more serious conditions, like arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis, should the bacteria reach the infected individual's bloodstream.
The recalled product features a UPC code of 711464506778, and Best Before dates of "2024 JL 11 or later." Other affected lot numbers include “3031, 3080, 3270, 3297 with corresponding BEST BEFORE: 2024 JL 31; 2024 SE 09; 2025 MR 27; 2025 AL 04."
Customers who previously purchased a contaminated 5.6oz jar of Al’Fez Natural Tahini can return the product to the place they purchased it for a full refund. If you are unable to return the product, dispose of it and avoid consumption.
AB World Foods US, Inc has since ceased distribution and is urging customers with questions to contact Adifi Burman at info@alfez.us and 647-218-0081 from Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET.
For addition information and photos of the recalled product visit FDA.gov.