The Canadian Ministry of Health announced that a type of tahini product has been recalled across Canada due to the potential contamination with salmonella.

The recall notice, announced on July 6, stated that Al Fez will be recalling jars of natural tahini, a paste made from ground sesame seeds, due to the risks.

The statement said: "The affected product is being removed from the market due to the potential contamination with salmonella, and no illnesses linked to the consumption of this product have been reported."

The health agency urges people to check if they have the recalled products and warns them against consuming, offering, using, selling, or distributing them.

The products affected by the recall have the following codes: 3354 with an expiration date before June 20, 2025, and 4004 with an expiration date before July 2025.

If you have the recalled product, you can dispose of it or return it to the place where you purchased it.

The Canadian Ministry of Health also warns that foods contaminated with salmonella may not look spoiled but could still make you sick.

The agency states: "Healthy individuals may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea; serious long-term complications may include severe arthritis."

However, salmonella can be more dangerous for young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.