Alqosh Sesame Oil Tahin Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination
Mediterranean Food, Inc. is recalling Alqosh Sesame Oil Tahin in 2lb jars because the product tested positive for Salmonella.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, the product tested positive for Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
Mediterranean Food, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Alqosh Sesame Oil "Tahin" packaged in 2lb plastic jars. The recall is being conducted because the product tested positive for Salmonella.
The affected product is identified by Lot# 16082020 with a manufacturing date of 08/16/2020. The recall covers 140 cases, with 6 jars per case. These products may have been distributed to distributors, retail stores, and directly to consumers within Michigan.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Alqosh Sesame Oil "Tahin" packaged in 2lb plastic jars
- Manufacturer
- Mediterranean Food, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Oils and Fats
- Hazard
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 (1)
- Lot# 16082020 Manufacturing Date: 08/16/2020
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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