The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0730-2019·Announced 2018-12-26

Achdut Recalls Tahini Products Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Achdut is recalling specific Baron's and Galil tahini products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The products were distributed in 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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a score of 5.

Plain-English summary

Achdut is voluntarily recalling specific tahini products sold under the Baron's and Galil brands due to the potential for Salmonella contamination. The recalled items include Baron's Tahini double pack (454g, UPC: X000EZ2HCB) and Galil whole tahini (500g, UPC: 814968020037). The total quantity involved in this recall is 88,490 units.

The affected products were distributed directly to locations in New York, California, Pennsylvania, and Israel. The recall covers products with code numbers ranging from 18-097 through 18-141.

Consumers who have purchased these specific products should check their pantries for the listed UPCs and code numbers. If you possess the recalled items, you should stop using them and contact the recalling firm, Achdut, for instructions on how to return the product or obtain a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Tahini sold under the following brand names: Baron's Tahini double pack, 454g, UPC: X000EZ2HCB; Galil whole tahini, 500g, UPC: 814968020037
Manufacturer
Achdut
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

Distributed in 3 states:

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.

See all 4 products in this recall →