Recall of Sesame Tahini in Canada
Due to Possible Contamination with Salmonella

Issue Date	11 May 2007
Source of Information	Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Food Product	Sesame tahini
Name of Product	MaraNatha brand Organic Raw Sesame Tahini, No Salt
Name of Manufacturer	nSpired Natural Foods, Inc., USA
Product Description	340 g jars
Durability Indication / Lot Code	“Use By date 07/27/07” and Code “UPC 0 51651 09327 9”
Reason for Recall	Possible contamination with Salmonella.
Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety	The CFS has alerted the trade and is closely monitoring the situation.
Advice to the Trade	Stop selling the affected products.
Advice to Consumers	Consumers who have purchased the affected products should stop consuming them. They should seek medical advice if symptoms develop.
Further Information	The CFIA website The CFS press release The CFS pamphlet on Salmonella Food Poisoning

Centre for Food Safety
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
11 May 2007