The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0640-2020·Announced 2020-02-05

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
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

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states: