The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0341-2021·Announced 2021-03-24

Kareem Mart Recalls Tahina Sesame Paste Due to Salmonella

Kareem Mart Inc is recalling Tahina Sesame Paste in 1lb, 2lb, and 10kg containers because the product tested positive for Salmonella.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Kareem Mart Inc is recalling Tahina Sesame Paste packaged in 1lb and 2lb plastic jars and 10kg metal containers. The recall is being conducted because the product tested positive for Salmonella.

The affected products are identified by Lot 1, with an expiration date of 07-01-2022. The internal system numbers for the recalled units are KH100P045, KH100P090, and KH100M100. The UPC code for the product is 6215000382207.

The recalled products may have been distributed to a distributor and retail stores in Illinois, Montana, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific containers and lot numbers and dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Tahina Sesame Paste packaged in 1lb and 2lb plastic jars and 10kg metal containers; UPC CODES 6215000382207
Manufacturer
KAREEM MART INC

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (5)

  • Lot 1
  • DATE OF EXPIRATION 07-01-2022
  • numbers in firm systems are KH100P045
  • KH100P090
  • KH100M100

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

Same manufacturer · KAREEM MART INC

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