The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0609-2025·Announced 2025-03-19

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
  • salmonella

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

Distribution

Distributed in 23 states:

  • AL
  • CA
  • CO
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MO
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • RI
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • WI

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