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Malazi (Tahina/Nassar Investment Co., LLC.) Recall reason: Due to contamination of Salmonella
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT
Nassar Investments Recalls Malazi Tahina Due to Salmonella Contamination
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Company Announcement Date: May 18, 2026 FDA Publish Date: May 18, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages
Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement:
Company Name: Nassar Investment Co., LLC. Brand Name:
Product Description:
Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement:
Recall Reason Description
Due to contamination of Salmonella
Brand Name(s)
Malazi
Product Description
Tahina
Company Announcement
RALEIGH, NC - MAY 19, 2026 - Nassar Investments is recalling Malazi Tahina, 1Kg bottle EXP: 30/12/2026 UPC 6 224011 088244 due to a contamination of Salmonella. Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, a Salmonella infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
On April 29, 2026 the firm was notified by North Carolina Department of Agriculture that the product test positive for Salmonella.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
Products affected are:
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PRODUCT |
SIZE |
UPC |
USE BY DATE |
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Malazi Tahina |
1Kg |
6 224011 088244 |
EXP: 30/12/2026 |
The products were distributed between March 1, 2025 - June 9, 2025. These products were packaged in plastic bottles and sold in retail stores located in the States of: MI & NC.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to discard the product. Consumers with questions may contact Mr. Akram Nassar, at (919) 949-3534 M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.
Company Contact Information
Consumers: Mr. Akram Nassar (919) 949-3534
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05/18/2026
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- Food & Beverages
Topic(s)
- Foodborne Illness
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