Alnatura Salmonella in Sesammus Tahin

Alnatura recalls Sesammus Tahin because of salmonella

01/28/2015

A few days ago it was announced that the organic trading company Alnatura recalled its sesame (Tahin) for possible Salmonella infestation. Initially, only glasses with a specific best before date had been taken out of the sale. Now the recall has been extended to all batches.

All batches recalled from "Alnatura Tahin Sesammus"
Organic retailer Alnatura is now recalling all batches of its product "Alnatura Tahin Sesammus" on suspicion of Salmonella. As the news agency dpa reports, the company first withdrew and recalled the glasses with a best-before date of 9 May 2016 last Thursday, after the pathogens had been detected in a glass. On Tuesday, the company announced in Bickenbach in southern Hesse that after further investigations but could not be ruled out sure that other batches were affected. Therefore, as a precaution, all batches would be recalled, regardless of the best before date.

Salmonella can cause health problems
If customers still have glasses at home, they can bring them back. There is a replacement or money back. Usually Sesammus is used to refine dips and sauces, but is also used as a spread. Salmonella are bacteria that can cause various diseases in humans, especially in the gastrointestinal area. So it can come to the consumption of discomfort such as abdominal pain, fever, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Especially in infants, immunocompromised people and seniors, such symptoms can occur. A salmonella infection (salmonellosis) can lead to a dehydration of the organism with additional health consequences due to the vomiting diarrhea.

Manufacturer with years of experience
Alnatura had already pointed out a few days ago that the manufacturer's partner had years of experience in the manufacture of the product and had never previously had a salmonella finding. It is still unclear how the bacteria could have got into the Mus. Alnatura had recalled cereal porridge for infants and toddlers at the end of last year, as it could contain traces of the plant ingredient tropane alkaloid. It is an atropine-like active ingredient that is also found in belladonna. (Ad)