The most common symptom of salmonella is diarrhoea, while other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps
An urgent recall of turmeric powder, a spice often used in cooking, has been made due to the presence of salmonella – stock photo
An urgent warning has been issued to Irish households as a popular cooking spice has been pulled from shelves amid fears it could leave shoppers seriously ill.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) announced on Friday that certain batches of AliBaba Haldi Powder (turmeric powder) are being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella.
Alibaba Haldi Powder is made from finely ground, high-quality turmeric roots, offering a vibrant golden color and distinct, earthy flavour to culinary dishes.
Known for its anti-inflammatory properties and rich antioxidant content, turmeric is a staple in many cuisines and home remedies. Turmeric powder is used for curries, soups, stews, and marinades, and is known for enhancing both flavour and health benefits. It’s also commonly used in traditional beauty treatments and wellness practices.
In light of the recall, consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches and point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the affected product, which has a batch code of 080824 and best before date of 22.04.2026
The above batch of AliBaba Haldi Powder (turmeric powder) is being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella
Retailers, including market stalls and online retailers, are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale while caterers, restaurants and cafes are requested to cease using the implicated batches immediately.
According to the FSAI, people infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between six and 72 hours.
The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody. Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps.
The illness usually lasts four to seven days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.
The latest announcement from the FSAI comes just days after a number of major supermarkets across Ireland issued an urgent recall of several popular baking products over fears they may contain plastic pieces.
An alert was issued on Monday by the FSAI for five specific batches of Desiccated Coconut products sold in popular supermarkets including Dunnes Stores, Aldi, Tesco and SuperValu.
All these products have been imported from Indonesia and have since been removed from sale.
Supermarkets are displaying recall notices in-store, while wholesalers and distributors have been instructed to pull all affected batches from circulation immediately.
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