EU Countries Report Salmonella Illnesses From Imported Tahini, Halva
Five European Union countries have reported Salmonella infections with some linked to Syrian tahini and halva.
Since 2019, up to 80 people may have been affected in Germany, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and the Netherlands. Many types of Salmonella have been linked to the outbreak, including S. Mbandaka, S. Havana, S. Amsterdam, and S. Orion.