Salmonella warning: Tahini products recalled amid food poisoning threat - items affected
FOR many people, knowing exactly what is in their food is very important and could potentially be life-threatening. A number of products have been recalled as they are thought to contain bacteria linked to Salmonella. What foods are on the list?
Salmonella bacteria explained and how to prevent it
Those who suffer from allergies will know how important checking the label is before making any purchases.
Some foods, however, contain potentially dangerous bacteria which is not mentioned on the label meaning customers must watch out.
A list of products featuring tahini have been recalled due to a risk of salmonella.
Salmonella infection is a food borne illness that can cause extreme food poisoning including feeling or being sick, stomach cramps and aching muscles.
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Food can be contaminated with the bacteria at any stage during the production process, the processing of the food itself and while cooking.
Drumsticks Products Co Ltd are recalling tahini products because they may contain salmonella.
The company have issued a warning about tahini products Achva Sesame Tahini, best before 12 May 2020, Achva Seasoned Tahini, best before 8 May 2020 and Achva Whole Sesame Tahini, best before 8 May 2020.
The affected packs are all the 500g size and customers have been advised not to eat the product and return it to the point of purchase for a full refund.
Other supermarkets have recently been issuing recalls among allergy warnings.
Asda has issued an urgent recall of it’s Garlic and Parsley Butter with an allergy warning.
The product is sold on the fish counter along the fish products and may contain small traces of peanuts, which is not declared on the packaging.
Those who suffer from a peanut allergy have been advised to return the product to store for a full refund, with or without a receipt.
Supermarket Lidl has recalled Mister Choc Filled Chocolate Fingers Hazelnut Crisp as the treats contain many ingredients not mentioned.
They contain barley (gluten), wheat (gluten), milk nuts and soya which are not written in English on the label.
This affects the the 200g pack size with the best-before date of 13 August 2019 and these can be returned to the store bought in for a full refund.
Another product which has not mentioned the nut content is Ben and Jerry’s Chunky Money Non-Dairy ice cream.
The brand Unilever is recalling this product as it contains almonds, walnuts and soya which are not mentioned on the label.
This relates to the 100ml pack with the best before date of end of June 2020.
This is a possible health risk to those with allergies to the product and they can return this for a full refund.
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It is advised that customers check their products to see if they have bought any of the affected items and can return these if necessary.
Recently, sausages were recalled due to a salmonella risk and shoppers were urged not to eat these items.
A food recall was issued by Wedlinka Delight as a precautionary step and the relevant product has the lot number 72, and has the best before date of April 3, 2019.
Last month, one woman gave herself food poisoning by not preparing white beans properly.
Anne Sullivan, whose name has been changed, had been hoping to up her protein by an error while making a white bean stew, Yahoo reports.
Food experts at Ohio State University explain that all dry beans contain the compound phytohaemagglutinin, also known as PHA, which can be toxic at high levels.
