Salmonella

Illegal tahini imported from abroad may contain Salmonella, Health Ministry warns

Evidence of Salmonella was found in two Algimal Tahini products during a Health Ministry investigation: a 1-kilogram container produced in March and a 500-gram container produced in April.

 Salmonella bacteria, a common cause of foodborne disease, invade an immune cell.
Stem cells are viewed on a computer screen at the University of Connecticut`s (UConn) Stem Cell Institute at the UConn Health Center on August 27, 2010 in Farmington, Connecticut.

Gut feeling: Hebrew University shows how your body’s stem cells fight Salmonella - study

Troops in battle. Illustration.

Ancient teeth reveal salmonella and louse-borne fever helped doom Napoleon’s 500,000-man force

Under a very high magnification of 12000X, this colorized scanning electron micrograph shows a large grouping of Gram-negative Salmonella bacteria.

Salmonella fears spark product recall by Shewa Frozen Dough Industries


New 'digital twin' technology could prevent future food crises in Israel

The origin of digital twins is in civil engineering, where it simulates structures and infrastructure systems to improve their durability, efficiency, operations and maintenance.

 Israeli farmer Tzachi Ariel works at his strawberry farm near Moshav Kadima-Zoran, near the city of Netanya, on February 20, 2022.

Health Ministry says origin of salmonella in Sabar hummus 'unknown'

The Health Ministry said that Sabar regularly conducts tests for salmonella in the factory. It noted that over 200 salmonella tests were done just in the last month.

 An Illustration of Tzabar Hummus and Thina of the Osem Company in Jerusalem in Jerusalem on November 29, 2022

Health Ministry approves the return of Strauss-Elite products

The Health Ministry halted all productions of Strauss-Elite sweets over salmonella found in their chocolates.

 THE STRAUSS Elite candy factory in Nazareth.

Salmonella found in Tnuva milk powder production line

The Health Ministry ordered Tnuva to carry out a recall of milk powder produced from August 8-25, 2021.

Under a very high magnification of 12000X, this colorized scanning electron micrograph shows a large grouping of Gram-negative Salmonella bacteria.

Strauss Elite's inaction on salmonella is a betrayal of Israel - opinion

They knowingly permitted poison in their products. They did not know how much poison.

 OFRA STRAUSS is flanked by top Strauss Group executives Giora Bardea (right) and Eyal Dror at a news conference regarding salmonella in their chocolate products, at Strauss headquarters in Petah Tikva, last week.

Health Ministry findings: Pigeons in Strauss plant but no Food Safety Manager

In recent months, maintenance work had been carried out in the production facility, parallel with the continuation of the chocolate production.

 View of the Strauss Elite candy factory in Nazareth, Northern Israel, after salmonella was found in a few of their products, on April 28, 2022.

Strauss expands recall as 10-year-old hospitalized with salmonella

"We will not take any risk and will bear all the costs as is expected of us," said the company as all Elite, Energy, gum and toffee products are recalled.

 Illustrative image of an Elite chocolate bar.

Health Ministry faces criticism over Strauss recall delays

An investigation into the production facility has now been launched and is being overseen by the Food Service department at the Health Ministry.

 Strauss products seen on supermarket shelves shortly after company announces recall, April 25, 2022.

How did salmonella spread in the Strauss production facility? - analysis

Salmonella thrives in moist, warm environments such as drains, floors, and processing equipment, making a food production facility the perfect environment for it. 

 Salmonella bacteria, a common cause of foodborne disease, invade an immune cell.

Chocolate leaves stores as Strauss reports salmonella contamination

A report from Calcalist alleges that the company has known about the contamination since last week, yet only reported on it today.

 Illustrative image of an Elite chocolate bar.