The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (Aesan) has activated an alert when the presence of salmonella was detected in turmeric powder from the Ali Baba brand coming from India that has been distributed in Catalonia, Andalusia, the Valencian Community, the Canary Islands and La Rioja.
In a notification, Aesan has indicated that the product is called ‘Haldi Powder’ (turmeric powder) and corresponds to the number of lot 080824 of the Ali Baba brand, with a best-before date of April 22, 2026 and in bags of 100 grams, 400 grams and one kilo.
The agency has been informed by the health authorities of Italia through the European food network and has recommended people who have said product at home to refrain from consuming it.
The initial distribution has been carried out in Catalonia, Andalusia, the Valencian Community, the Canary Islands and La Rioja, although It is not ruled out that it could reach other communities.
If you have consumed any of the products from the affected batches and present any symptoms compatible with salmonellosis, mainly diarrhea and vomiting accompanied by fever and headacheit is recommended to go to a health center.