Recalled Food Products: Sahara & Olive Grove Tahini

Date notified to NZFSA:

05 November 2008

Food Product:

Tahini

Name of Product:

Sahara

Olive Grove

Package Description & Size:

Sahara Tahini 350g

Olive Grove Tahini 200g

Identification:

All batches

NZ Distribution:

Nationwide

Overseas Distribution:

Nil

Reason for Recall:

Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Comments:

Cooks Food Group Ltd are recalling all batches of Sahara Tahini 350g and Olive Grove Tahini 200g as products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. These products should not be consumed.

There have been no reports of illness however any person concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

The product is sold through supermarket chains throughout New Zealand. Consumers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund or phone 0800 867 776 with any queries.

This recall only affects these particular products. Other Sahara and Olive Grove products are not affected.

Cooks Food Group,

Unit 16, 17 Ben Lomond Crescent,

Pakuranga Auckland

Ph: (09) 577 4051 or 0800 867 776