CFIA recalls Mahrousa tahini in Alberta due to possible Salmonella contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recalled Mahrousa-brand tahini on Feb. 18, 2026, citing possible Salmonella contamination. The CFIA’s distribution list for the recall names Alberta and does not list Ontario.

The recall may matter to local residents who travel, have family in Alberta, or buy specialty foods through out-of-province retailers. The CFIA says Salmonella can cause serious illness, particularly among older adults and people with weakened immune systems.

The CFIA identified the recalled product as Mahrousa tahini sold in an 800 g package, with the brand name, product name and size shown in Arabic characters only.

The CFIA listing includes no UPC. The agency listed the following codes for the product: P 23/06/2024; E 23/06/2026.

The CFIA advises people not to consume, use, sell, serve or distribute the recalled product. The CFIA says recalled products should be thrown out or returned to where they were purchased.

The CFIA warns that Salmonella-contaminated food may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause illness. The CFIA says young children, pregnant women, older adults and people with weakened immune systems may face serious and sometimes deadly infections.

The CFIA lists possible symptoms including fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. The CFIA says long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

The CFIA says no illnesses have been reported in connection with the product. The CFIA says the recall was triggered by its test results.

The recalling firm is Jabbour Export/Import Ltd. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation that may lead to the recall of other products. It also says it is verifying recalled products are being removed from the marketplace.

The CFIA identification number for the recall is RA-81622.