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SevereFDA (Food)·F-0781-2019·Announced 2019-02-13

Soom Foods Recalls Tahini and Halva Spread Due to Salmonella Risk

Soom Foods is recalling tahini and chocolate tahini halva spread because the manufacturer is recalling products due to possible Salmonella contamination.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric. Additionally, the hazard involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Soom Foods is voluntarily recalling its tahini and chocolate tahini halva spread. This action is being taken because the manufacturer, Achdut LTD., is recalling its Tahini products of all packages and sizes produced between April 7th and May 21st, 2018, due to a possible contamination of Salmonella.

The recalled Soom Tahini products were distributed throughout the United States through distributors, retailers, subscription box companies, and via Amazon.com. The specific products affected include Soom Sesame Premium Tahini, Single Source Origin, 100 % Roasted and Pressed Sesame Seeds, 11 oz. (6/case or 24/case). The recall covers Lot #’s 18-109, 18-119, and 18-123.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers and production dates listed above. If you have these products, you should stop using them and contact Soom Foods or the retailer where they were purchased for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Soom Foods Tahini: Soom Sesame Premium Tahini, Single Source Origin, 100 % Roasted and Pressed Sesame Seeds, 11 oz. (6/case or 24/case)
Manufacturer
Soom Foods

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 (3)

  • Lot #'s 18-109
  • 18-119
  • 18-123

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Soom Foods 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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