Aesan activates an alert for the sale of powdered turmeric with salmonella in 5 autonomous communities

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has activated an alert after detecting the presence of the salmonella bacteria in powdered turmeric from the brand Ali Baba, originating from India, which has been distributed in Catalonia, Andalusia, Valencian Community, the Canary Islands, and La Rioja. In a notification, AESAN has indicated that the product is named "Haldi Powder" (turmeric powder) and corresponds to batch number 080824 from the Ali Baba brand, with a best before date of April 22, 2026, and comes in bags of 100 grams, 400 grams, and one kilo. The agency was informed by the Italian health authorities through the European food network and has recommended that people who have this product in their homes refrain from consuming it. The initial distribution was carried out in Catalonia, Andalusia, Valencian Community, the Canary Islands, and La Rioja, although it cannot be ruled out that it may reach other regions. In the event that any of the products from the ...