The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0570-2017·Announced 2016-12-14

DFI Organics Recalls 50 lb Bags of Organic Sesame Seeds for Salmonella Risk

DFI Organics is recalling 50 lb bags of organic sesame seeds in New Jersey because the product may contain 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 minimum severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

DFI Organics is recalling 4,200 lbs of 100% Organic Sesame Seeds natural, 50 LBS, Product of Uganda. The product is packed in multi-ply paper bags. The recall is limited to New Jersey.

The recall is being issued because the product may contain Salmonella. The affected lots are LTI000292-1 and LTI000292-2.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
100% Org. Sesame Seeds natural, 50 LBS, Product of Uganda The sesame seeds are packed in multi ply paper bags.
Manufacturer
DFI Organics

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 LTI000292-1 and LTI000292-2

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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