AlBurj Tahina and Halawa - recalled due to Salmonella

Alberta, Canada

Update, November 11, 2021

The CFIA announced an update to include additional information.

The recalled products are:
- AlBurj (Arabic characters only) Tahina, 800 g, UPC: 6 217000 020646, all codes up to and including P: 06/2021
- AlBurj Tahina, 18 kg, UPC: 6 217000 020646, all codes up to and including P: 06/2021
- AlBurj (Arabic characters only) Halawa Original (Arabic characters only), 800 g, UPC: 6 217000 020172, all codes up to and including P: 06/2021
- AlBurj (Arabic characters only) Halawa Pistachio Extra (Arabic characters only), 800 g, UPC: 6 217000 020677, all codes up to and including P: 06/2021
- AlBurj (Arabic characters only) Halawa Pistachio (Arabic characters only), 800 g, UPC: 6 217000 020486, all codes up to and including P: 06/2021

For more details please check on the CFIA website: recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/alburj-brand-tahina-and-halawa-recalled-due-salmonella-0

Source: CFIA

November 09,2021

The CFIA announced the recall of AlBurj brand Tahina and Halawa by Jabbour Export/Import Ltd due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products have been sold in Alberta, Canada. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

The recalled products are:
- AlBurj (Arabic characters only) Tahina, 800 g, UPC: 6 217000 020646, Codes: P: 06/2021, E: 11/2022, P: 06/2021, E: 05/2023
- AlBurj Tahina, 18 kg, UPC: 6 217000 020646, Codes: P: 06/2021, E: 05/2023
- AlBurj (Arabic characters only) Halawa Original (Arabic characters only), 800 g, UPC: 6 217000 020172, Codes: P: 06/2021, E: 05/2023
- AlBurj (Arabic characters only) Halawa Pistachio Extra (Arabic characters only), 800 g, UPC: 6 217000 020677, Codes: P: 06/2021, E: 05/2023

Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute the recalled products

In case you are experiencing Salmonella symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.

Check the full recall details on the CFIA website: recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/alburj-brand-tahina-and-halawa-recalled-due-salmonella

Source: CFIA