Follow us on social media:
Rhode Island
Tahini Sesame Paste Recalled In Rhode Island Due To Salmonella
RHODE ISLAND — Turkana Food Inc. has recalled 858 cases of its Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste because of potential salmonella contamination, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) said Monday.
Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy people infected with salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis, and arthritis.
The recalled sesame paste was distributed in many states, including Rhode Island and Massachusetts, RIDOH officials said.
See product details below:
- The product packaging is a 16-oz. plastic jar with a gold lid and gold label marked Aleppo Sesame Paste Tahini.
- LOT# 120824-01 can be found on the top portion of the jar.
- UPC label 854643003054 marked by a sticker on the side of the jar.
- Expiration date August 2026, which can be found on the top portion of the jar.
RIDOH officials said the recall was the result of a routine sampling performed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, which revealed the finished products contained salmonella. The company has ceased production and distribution of the products, as the FDA and the company continue their investigation into what caused the problem.
Consumers who purchased Aleppo Sesame Paste Tahini with lot code 120824-01 should not consume the product, and they are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact Turkana Foods Inc. (info@turkanafood.com).
Have a news tip? Email jimmy.bentley@patch.com.
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island State Police are investigating a crash that happened on I-295 North in Cumberland Tuesday night.
The crash happened in the right lane near Exit 22 just before 9 p.m.
It’s unclear exactly what caused the crash or if anyone was injured.
12 News has reached out to Rhode Island State Police for more information but has not heard back.
Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts.
Watch 12 News Now on WPRI.com or with the free WPRI 12+ TV app.
Scandals shake up Capitol Hill ahead of midterm elections
Congressional reporter Zachary Schermele dives into the latest scandals on Capitol Hill and how they’re shaking up politics ahead of midterms.
Rhode Island’s Democrat and Republican primary elections will officially be held on Wednesday, Sept. 9 this year, instead of the usual Tuesday election day.
Lawmakers passed the bill at the urging of state and local officials, who were concerned that an election day falling the day after Labor Day would not give them enough time to set up polls for the arrival of voters.
Gov. Dan McKee signed the bill on April 20, officially moving the primary day for 2026.
Which races will be on the ballot? The Republican and Democrat nominees for a swath of local offices – most notably governor but also lieutenant governor and attorney general.
Why was RI’s primary day moved?
At a hearing on the bill earlier this year, Randy Rossi, executive director of the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns explained the “significant logistical and financial challenges” municipalities otherwise would have faced having an election the day after Labor Day.
“Beyond cost, municipalities face serious logistical challenges accessing and setting up more than 430 polling locations on a major federal holiday, a process that often requires many hours and access to facilities that are typically closed and unstaffed on Labor Day,” he said.
“Compounding these challenges, many municipalities conduct early voting in city or town halls that must also serve as primary day polling locations,” Rossi noted.
Without changes to current law, he said, “municipalities would be required to conduct early voting and primary day polling simultaneously, often in the same limited space and with the same poll workers, requiring additional staffing and facilities.”
By the time this legislative hearing took place in January, other states facing similar issues, including Massachusetts, had already adjusted their primary dates, “and Rhode Island itself has demonstrated that alternative scheduling can be successful, as occurred during the statewide Wednesday primary in 2018,” Rossi said.
EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WPRI) — If you’re looking to satisfy you’re sweet tooth, look no further than Division Street.
Nothing Bundt Cakes opened its first Rhode Island bakery in East Greenwich earlier this month. The new bakery is situated within East Greenwich Square, which is also home to the Ocean State’s first Crumbl.
The bakery is known for its handcrafted specialty Bundt cakes, as well as smaller “Bundtlets,” and bite-sized “Bundtinis,” that come in a variety of flavors.
“There’s a strong sense of local pride, creativity, and community here that aligns perfectly with our values,” said Jake Williams, who owns the East Greenwich bakery. “We were drawn to the area’s vibrant small business culture and the opportunity to contribute something special.”
Nothing Bundt Cakes is also expected to open another bakery at Chapel View in Cranston later this year.
Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts.
Watch 12 News Now on WPRI.com or with the free WPRI 12+ TV app.
Follow us on social media:
-
Nevada5 minutes agoUNLV uses student plaza to advocate for an urgent need in Nevada
-
New Hampshire11 minutes agoDeath of Laconia, N.H. man ruled a homicide – The Boston Globe
-
New Jersey17 minutes agoRising health insurance costs strain local government budgets in New Jersey
-
New Mexico23 minutes agoDuke Rodriguez challenges state’s universal child care in lawsuit
-
North Carolina29 minutes ago
North Carolina’s Berger optimistic about budget, blames Democrats for primary loss
-
North Dakota35 minutes agoRunners will soon trek across North Dakota to bring awareness for families grieving the loss of a child – KVRR Local News
-
Ohio41 minutes agoEx-Ohio State president Ted Carter’s girlfriend would sneak through campus garage to get to his office, report reveals
-
Oklahoma47 minutes agoNo. 14 Oklahoma Rallies for Win Over Oral Roberts Behind Willits’ Grand Slam