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Al’Fez Natural Tahini recalled over Salmonella
AB World Foods Ltd is recalling Al’Fez Natural Tahini because Salmonella has been found in the product. This product recall has been extended to include more ‘best before end’ dates and an additional pack size. This replaces the previous alert.
Point-of-sale notice published with the recall
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
Al’Fez Natural Tahini 160g and 270g
- Affected
- All date codes between July 2024 and December 2025
What to do now
This is a Salmonella recall. The food itself is the problem, but so is everything it has touched since it came home, so the clean-up matters as much as getting rid of the pack.
- Put it aside, bagged, away from anything that will not be cooked.
- Wash your hands after handling the pack, then clean the surfaces, boards and utensils it touched.
- Return it to the shop where you bought it for a refund. Shops normally accept recalled food without a receipt.
- Look for other packs at home: the recall covers every pack that matches the details below.
Why it matters. Salmonella usually causes diarrhoea, stomach cramps and a temperature that start within a few days of eating. Freezing does not kill it, and raw or lightly cooked foods carry the highest risk.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- feeling sick or being sick
- diarrhoea
- stomach cramps
- a high temperature
- feeling generally unwell, tired or achy
Get help urgently
- signs of dehydration, such as passing little or no pee, feeling dizzy or very thirsty
- blood in your poo or bleeding from the bottom
- symptoms that are not improving after a few days, or keep coming back
- a baby, a young child, someone pregnant, someone older or someone with a weakened immune system is unwell
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
The quickest route is to take the pack, or a photo of its label, back to the shop. Most retailers refund recalled products without proof of purchase.
If a shop refuses, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline in Northern Ireland (0300 123 6262) can tell you what to do next.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-PRIN-34-2024). Quoted as issued.
Summary
AB World Foods Ltd is recalling Al’Fez Natural Tahini because Salmonella has been found in the product. This product recall has been extended to include more ‘best before end’ dates and an additional pack size. This replaces the previous alert.
The risk
Salmonella has been found in the product listed above.
Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
Action taken
AB World Foods is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in stores where the product was sold. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached recall notice.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. If bought online and for further information, please contact the Al’Fez customer care team on 0800 0195 617 or by email at consumer.services@abworldfoods.com.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Al’Fez Natural Tahini been recalled?
This is a Salmonella recall. The food itself is the problem, but so is everything it has touched since it came home, so the clean-up matters as much as getting rid of the pack. Salmonella usually causes diarrhoea, stomach cramps and a temperature that start within a few days of eating. Freezing does not kill it, and raw or lightly cooked foods carry the highest risk.
How do I know if my product is affected?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Put it aside, bagged, away from anything that will not be cooked. Wash your hands after handling the pack, then clean the surfaces, boards and utensils it touched.
Can I get a refund?
The quickest route is to take the pack, or a photo of its label, back to the shop. Most retailers refund recalled products without proof of purchase. If a shop refuses, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline in Northern Ireland (0300 123 6262) can tell you what to do next.
