Spice blend recalled across Canada for possible salmonella contamination

Alarjawi brand Royal Zaatar (Canadian Food Inspection Agency)

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall for the Alarjawi brand Royal Zaatar recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.

The affected product is the Alarjawi Royal Zaatar, 450 g, UPC: 6 212055 036239, and the code: is P: 29/04/2025 E: 28/10/2026 K1.

The impacted product was sold in multiple provinces including Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia.

“Food contaminated with salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick,” the notice posted Friday says.

Symptoms of salmonella include fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Serious complications may include severe arthritis.

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Young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are particularly more vulnerable to contracting serious and sometimes deadly infections.

This recall was triggered by test results, but there have been no reported illnesses association with this product.

The CFIA is asking consumers to check if they have a recalled product, and to not consume, serve, use or sell it. The recalled products are advised to be thrown out or returned to the location of purchase.

The agency also advises consumers to contact a health-care provider if they become sick from consuming a recall product.

The notice states that the CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which could trigger the recall of other products.

In February, the Mahrousa brand Tahini was recalled in Alberta and Saskatchewan for a possible salmonella contamination.

Pistachios and pistachio-containing products sold across Canada were recalled beginning last July, due to possible salmonella contamination, leading to a public health investigation which remains ongoing.

The recall currently has 344 entries of impacted products since November 2025, and there have been 178 reported illnesses linked to it across Canada.