A popular Dubai chocolate spread sold nationwide has been recalled for possible salmonella contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced.
World Market recalled its Emek Spread Pistachio Cacao Cream with Kadayif sold from June 11 to July 9, according to a release from the FDA. The spread’s jar is labeled with “Dubai” and contains similar ingredients to the Dubai chocolate bar that first went viral on TikTok in 2024, featuring kadayif and pistachio paste.
The spread was sold in a clear glass jar with a best by date of April 1, 2027, printed on the green lid, per photos shared by the administration.
The product was sold in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.
The recall was initiated after samples of the product tested positive for salmonella, the FDA noted. No illnesses associated with the spread have been reported at this time.
Anyone who has purchased the affected spread is urged not to consume the product and, instead, throw it out or return it to World Market for a refund.
Symptoms of salmonella infection
Salmonella bacteria can cause infections typically impacting the intestinal tract, and are most commonly consumed via food or water, according to Mayo Clinic.
While some infected with salmonella experience no symptoms, the Mayo Clinic says most people will have diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramping within 8 to 72 hours of exposure. Symptoms can occur up to six days following exposure.
According to Mayo Clinic, the most common symptoms of salmonella infection are:
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal cramps
- Fever
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Chills
- Headache
- Bloody stool
Most people with the infection don’t require treatment and recover within a few days to a week, per the Clinic. In rare cases, salmonella can cause typhoid fever or enter the bloodstream and produce more serious illnesses and conditions.
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