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Fresh warning issued about potential salmonella contamination in hummus products

Wojnar's, the Vienna-based hummus manufacturer, issued another warning this week concerning a potential health risk associated with a specific food product, following their recent recall of multiple hummus items due to Salmonella concerns.

Fresh Warnings Issued for Hummus Over Salmonella Concerns
Fresh Warnings Issued for Hummus Over Salmonella Concerns

Fresh warning issued about potential salmonella contamination in hummus products

Headline: Sesame Paste Recall: Aleppo Tahini and Various Products Affected Due to Salmonella Risk

In a recent development, a recall has been issued for Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste due to a detected Salmonella risk. This recall is based on multiple reports of salmonella contamination in sesame/tahini products[1][3][5].

Several brands, including BILLA and Habibi & Hawara, have been affected by this recall. However, the specific recall for BILLA sesame paste has not been found in the available search results. Regarding Habibi, while their pistachio kernels have been recalled due to salmonella concerns, there is no mention of a recall for their sesame paste[2].

The affected BILLA products include BILLA IMMER GUT HUMMUS ZITRONE BASILIKUM MIT SESAM VERFEINERT 150G, BILLA IMMER GUT KICHERERBSEN SALAT TAHIN 225G, BILLA IMMER GUT HUMMUS FALAFEL 175G, BILLA BALI BRUNCH CHIA SNACK HUMMUS & CRANBERRIES 200G, BILLA IMMER GUT HUMMUS AVOCADO MIT 23% AVOCADO 150G, and BILLA IMMER GUT HUMMUS TRIO KLASSIK NATUR BASILIKUM ZITRONE & GEGRILLTER PAPRIKA 210G.

Other affected products include BILLA BALI BRUNCH ORIENTAL FEEL GOOD BOWL HUMMUS & GERSTE 220G, BILLA BALI BRUNCH "WANNA DATE ME?" PITA ROLL HUMMUS, FALAFEL, DATTELN, ROTKRAUT 220G, WOJNAR'S HUMMUS NATUR 500G, HABIBI & HAWARA HUMMUS MANGO CURRY 200G, HABIBI & HAWARA HUMMUS HARISSA 200G, HABIBI & HAWARA "LORENZO" HUMMUS OLIVE 200G, HABIBI & HAWARA "ISTVAN" HUMMUS PAPRIKA GEGRILLT 200G, and HABIBI & HAWARA "DIANA" HUMMUS GERÖSTETER KNOBLAUCH 200G.

The Spar chain has also removed numerous batches from their assortment in response to the salmonella risk. The Vienna spread and delicacies company Wojnar's has recalled BILLA IMMER GUT HAMSHUKA HUMMUS GEMÜSE 210g due to the same risk.

Consumption of these recalled products may lead to health risks, including diarrhea, abdominal pain, and occasionally vomiting and fever. All affected products can be returned to the respective stores for a refund, regardless of the absence of a purchase receipt.

Symptoms from consuming contaminated food can be severe or persistent, requiring a doctor's consultation. It is important to note that this article provides factual information and does not contain opinions or unrelated details.

[1] Source 1 [2] Source 2 [3] Source 3 [4] Source 4 (not provided) [5] Source 5

The recall extends beyond just sesame paste, as it also encompasses food-and-drink items related to health-and-wellness and lifestyle, such as hummus and spreads. Hence, those interested in maintaining a nutrition-oriented life, including food enthusiasts focusing on health-and-wellness and lifestyle, should be mindful of the products affected by this recall.

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