3:51pm Wednesday 29th October 2003
By Staff Reporter
SAFETY inspectors have ordered a product recall of a sesame paste after they discovered samples containing salmonella.
A brand of tahini has been found to be positive for the bacteria. The brand affected is manufactured in Cyprus by CH Morphakis Ltd and is sold in 310g glass jars with a metal screw top cap.
The affected jars have a Best Before End date of 31.12.06.
A spokesman for the agency said: "The Food Standards Agency has informed the European Commission and requested that action be taken by the Cypriot Authorities to investigate the salmonella contamination of this product.
"The importer has undertaken a trade withdrawal of the product but there is a possibility that this product remains on sale. The product is likely to be sold in shops and delicatessens that specialise in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Turkish and Greek style foods. If the product is found, it should be removed from sale and destroyed."
For more details see the Food Standards Agency website www.food.gov.uk.
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