Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste recalled due to Salmonella contamination
Turkana Food Inc. is recalling Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste because the product tested positive for Salmonella. The recalled product was distributed to 23 states.
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: FDA Class I recalls are classified as Critical per the severity rubric. Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen capable of causing serious foodborne illness. The product tested positive for Salmonella, representing a direct public health threat.
Plain-English summary
Turkana Food Inc. is recalling Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste (32oz plastic jars, 1 pound per jar, 12 jars per case) due to Salmonella contamination.
The affected product is lot number 120824-01, totaling 858 cases. Distribution included the following states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it.
The recalled product
- Product
- Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste, 32oz, Plastic jar, 1lb (16oz), 12 per case
- Manufacturer
- Turkana Food Inc.
- Category
- Food — Sesame Paste
- 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 # 120824-01
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