CFIA recalls Aoun Tahineh in Ontario and Quebec over possible Salmonella

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a Class 2 food recall warning on Nov. 26, 2025, for Aoun brand Tahineh sold in Ontario and Quebec due to possible Salmonella contamination, following CFIA test results. The agency advised consumers and businesses not to consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute the affected products.

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Young children, pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious infection. Symptoms can include fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea; long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

The recall covers the following products:

• Aoun Tahineh – Ground Sesame, 400 g, UPC 5 283000 905710, Codes 2026 DE 09; 0512L/THA
• Aoun Tahineh – Ground Sesame 100%, 800 g, UPC 5 283000 904980, Codes 2026 DE 09; 0512L/THA

The products were distributed in Ontario and Quebec. The recalling firm is Alimentation du Canada. The alert is classified as Class 2. The identification numbers are RA-81287 (CFIA ID 16964).

No illnesses had been reported as of the recall notice.

A food-safety investigation is underway and may lead to the recall of other products. CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled items from the marketplace.

CFIA advised consumers to check for the recalled products, not to consume them, and to throw them out or return them to the place of purchase. Anyone who thinks they became sick after consuming a recalled product should contact their healthcare provider, the agency said.