The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0506-2020·Announced 2020-01-15

Bay State Milling Recalls Sesame Seeds for Salmonella Contamination

Bay State Milling Co. is recalling SimplySafe Sesame Seed Hulled due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in Wisconsin, Colorado, and Kentucky.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) without reported illnesses, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a score of 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Bay State Milling Co. is recalling 36,015 lbs of SimplySafe Sesame Seed Hulled, packaged in 49-lb bags, due to the potential for Salmonella contamination. The specific lot number is PBAT10025110.

The recalled product was distributed in Wisconsin, Colorado, and Kentucky. The recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. Individuals experiencing symptoms of Salmonella infection, such as diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, should contact their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
SimplySafe Sesame Seed Hulled; 49lbs bag; Lot #PBAT10025110

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 #PBAT10025110

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states: