Tony's Imports and Exports of California is warning consumers, food distributors, and food processors not to consume or sell certain containers of AL-RABIH Tahineh (sesame paste, or tahini) because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. One hundred and forty-one pails of the product were stolen from the company's warehouse, where they were being held for destruction because of Salmonella contamination. The product was sold in a white plastic pail with a label that reads, "AL-RABIH Tahineh, 100% Sesame, net weight 40 lb. (18 kg)". The Tahineh is a product of Lebanon. Above the label, the following information is typed: "Imported by Tony Khorozian, Tony's Imports & Exports, Tel S.S.F. 650-872-6534, Fresno: 415 412- 1985 Best Before 2014." The theft occurred in June 2012 … [Read more...]