The Health Ministry announced a suspicion that tahini products contaminated with salmonella were stolen and have reached stores and consumers. The products had been slated for disposal after testing positive for the bacteria, the ministry said. Consumers are urged to check labels and avoid the specific batches.
Israel's Health Ministry issued a late-night alert on Wednesday, reporting a suspected theft of tahini products that had been marked for destruction after testing positive for salmonella contamination. The ministry warned that the stolen goods may have entered the commercial supply chain and urged the public to check product labels and avoid consumption of the affected batches. As The Zioneer reported earlier Wednesday (21:25 Jerusalem), the warning covers several brands including Al Amir, Ta'aman, Rami Levi, Hanasich, Capri, and Gregir Hazahav, with expiry dates ranging from July to November 2027. The ministry has not yet confirmed how the theft occurred or how widespread the distribution may be; it called on anyone who purchased the products to return them or dispose of them immediately.
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