CFIA recalls 18 kg Al-Ghazal tahini in Ontario for Salmonella risk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a Class 2 recall for Al‑Ghazal brand tahini because of possible Salmonella contamination. The action covers one 18‑kg item distributed in Ontario and is directed to hotels, restaurants and institutions. CFIA instructs that the product must not be used, sold, served or distributed, and lists the recall date as Sept. 20, 2025.

The notice lists only a single affected product and does not name specific retailers, food‑service operators or towns.

According to the CFIA notice, the affected item is Al‑Ghazal Tahini, 18 kg, UPC 6 224002 971050, bearing codes PRO 22/4/2025, EXP 21/9/2026 and B.N/547E4. No other sizes or codes are listed.

CFIA identifies the recalling firm as Mawasem Trading Inc., doing business as Naz’s Falafel House Inc. The alert is designated a Notification in the Food – Condiments category. The issue on the notice is labeled “Food – Microbial contamination – Salmonella.” The recall is recorded under identification number RA‑78115 and CFIA ID 16763.

The recall notice was originally published Sept. 24, 2025, and the page indicates it was last updated the same day.