Sunland Sesame Tahini Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
Sunland, Inc. is recalling 40 lb cans of Sesame Tahini because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall covers units distributed nationally and internationally.
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. Additionally, the presence of Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
Sunland, Incorporated is conducting a voluntary limited recall of its Sesame Tahini products. The specific product affected is Sunland Sesame Tahini, 40 lbs, with UPC 4868771725. The recall is being conducted because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The affected units were manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012. The recall covers 859 units of 40 lbs each. These products were distributed nationally under various brand names to all 50 U.S. states, as well as to Hong Kong. The Best-If-Used-By dates for the affected products range from May 1, 2011, to September 24, 2013.
Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and stop using it if it matches the description and dates provided. The recall is voluntary and limited to the specific products identified in the notice.
The recalled product
- Product
- Sunland Sesame Tahini, 40 lbs, UPC 4868771725, manufactured by Sunland, Inc, Portales, NM 88130.
- Manufacturer
- Sunland, Incorporated
- Category
- Food — Nut Butters / Tahini
- 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 (3)
- Best-If-Used-By Dates between May 1
- 2011 and September 24
- 2013.
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 187 recalled by Sunland, Incorporated under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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