Five Star Food Inc Recalls Sesame Tahini Jars Due to Salmonella
Five Star Food Inc is recalling Excellent tahina jars because product samples tested positive for Salmonella.
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.
Plain-English summary
Five Star Food Inc is recalling Excellent tahina (sesame tahini) in 800 g and 400 g jars. The recall is being conducted because product samples tested positive for Salmonella.
The affected products are identified by UPC 6214002717420 and 6214002717413 and have a Best By date of Nov 2020. A total of 1,446 jars were distributed to Florida, Michigan, North Dakota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia.
Consumers should stop using the product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Excellent tahina (sesame tahini) 800 g and 400 g jars, UPC 6214002717420 and 6214002717413
- Manufacturer
- FIVE STAR FOOD INC
- Category
- Food — Condiments
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,446
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)
- Best By Nov 2020
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