The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0408-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

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.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. 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.

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.

See all 187 products in this recall →