The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says people should not consume the Prince brand tahini from Israel in the 500 gram size with an expiry date of Nov. 19.
The product has been widely sold in B.C. and Alberta.
Tahini is a paste made from sesame seeds that is commonly used in dips such as humus and salad dressings. Officials say have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Food contaminated with salmonella may not look or smell spoiled, but eating it may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness.
In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections.
In healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
Overwaitea Food Group in Langley is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace, said CFIA.
