| Product identification | |
|---|---|
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Product type |
Tahini |
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Name of product (size) |
Ceres Organics brand Organic Hulled Tahini (300g) Ceres Organics brand Organic Unhulled Tahini (300g) Organic Hulled Tahini (18kg) Organic Hulled Tahini (bulk dispensed) Organic Unhulled Tahini (18kg) Organic Unhulled Tahini (bulk dispensed) |
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Batch marking and date marking |
Ceres Organics brand Organic Hulled Tahini (300g) Ceres Organics brand Organic Unhulled Tahini (300g) Organic Hulled Tahini (18kg) Organic Hulled Tahini (bulk dispensed) Organic Unhulled Tahini (18kg) Organic Unhulled Tahini (bulk dispensed) |
|
Package size and description |
The products are sold in 300g glass jars, 18kg buckets or bulk dispensed in various weights. |
|
Distribution |
The products have been imported from Turkey but have been incorrectly labelled as product of Mexico or Israel. The products are sold in supermarkets, retail outlets and bulk stores throughout New Zealand. The products are exported to Australia, Fiji, Hong Kong, New Caledonia, Philippines, Rarotonga, Tahiti and Vanuatu. |
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Notes |
This recall does not affect any other Ceres Organics brand products. |
Point of sale notices for retailers
If you are a retailer of the products in this recall, download a copy of the point of sale notice. You need to display it in your store for one month.
Point of sale notice – Ceres Organics 18kg and bulk [PDF, 50KB]
Point of sale notice – Ceres Organics Tahini 300g [PDF, 36KB]
Consumer advice
Customers are asked to check the date mark on the product.
Affected products should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness, however if you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.
Customers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund.
More information on Salmonella
Who to contact
If you have questions, contact Ceres Enterprises Ltd:
- Phone: 09 574 0373
- Address: 82 Carbine Road, Mt Wellington, Auckland.
