Achdut Recalls Raw Tahini Products Due to Salmonella Contamination Risk
Achdut is recalling specific lots of raw tahini because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall affects units distributed to New York, California, Pennsylvania, and Israel.
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 FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score (5) due to the potential for serious adverse health consequences.
Plain-English summary
Achdut is voluntarily recalling specific lots of raw tahini sold under the Baron's and Soom brand names. The recall is being conducted because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected products include Baron's raw Tahini (454g), Soom raw Tahini (220kg, 18kg, and 454g), with lot codes ranging from 18-097 through 18-141.
A total of 88,490 units were distributed directly to locations in New York, California, Pennsylvania, and Israel. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Consumers who have purchased these specific products should stop using them immediately. Individuals should check their pantries for the specific brand names, sizes, and lot codes listed in the recall notice. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Raw Tahini sold under the following brand names: Baron's raw Tahini, 454g, UPC: 816412010083; Soom raw Tahini 220kg (no barcode on product); Soom raw Tahini 18kg, UPC: 718088347329; Soom raw Tahini, 454g, UPC: 718088347411
- Manufacturer
- Achdut
- Category
- Food — Spices / Condiments
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 88,490
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)
- 18-097 through 18-141
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 4 recalled by Achdut under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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