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An urgent alert has been issued to Irish households as a popular cooking spice is yanked from shelves over fears it could leave shoppers seriously ill. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) revealed on Friday that certain batches of AliBaba Haldi Powder (turmeric powder) are being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella. Alibaba Haldi Powder is crafted from finely ground, top-quality turmeric roots, lending a vibrant golden hue and unique, earthy flavour to culinary dishes. Renowned 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, reports the Irish Mirror. In light of the recall, consumers are advised not to consume the implicated batches and point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores stocked with the affected product, which has a batch code of 080824 and best before date of 22.04. 2026. Retailers, including market stalls and online sellers, 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 stop using the implicated batches immediately. According to the FSAI, symptoms of Salmonella infection typically appear between 12 and 36 hours after exposure, but this can vary from six to 72 hours. The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes contain blood. Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps. The illness usually lasts four to seven days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to necessitate hospital admission. The elderly, infants and those with compromised immune systems are more likely to experience a severe illness. This latest announcement from the FSAI follows an urgent recall of several popular baking products by major supermarkets across Ireland just days ago, due to concerns 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 All these products have been imported from Indonesia and have since been withdrawn from sale. Supermarkets are displaying recall notices in-store, while wholesalers and distributors have been instructed to immediately remove all affected batches from circulation.
