Al Amir Baba Ghannooj Recalled for Undeclared Sesame Allergen
Al Amir Fresh Foods Baba Ghannooj Grilled Eggplant is recalled for undeclared sesame. The product contains tahini but the label does not list sesame as an ingredient, posing a risk to consumers with sesame allergies.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification mandates minimum Severe severity. This is allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (sesame) with the product confirmed to contain sesame via tahini ingredient but not declared on the label.
Plain-English summary
Al Amir Fresh Foods Baba Ghannooj Grilled Eggplant, sold in 8-ounce round plastic containers, is recalled because the product label does not declare sesame as an ingredient. The product contains tahini, which is made from sesame seeds, creating a potential allergen hazard for consumers with sesame allergies.
The recalled product was distributed in Oregon and Washington. All manufacturing dates up to and including January 25, 2024 are affected. The product is identified by UPC 7 55134 12342 1, with approximately 3,000 to 4,000 packages distributed.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check the UPC and manufacturing date on their containers. Those with sesame allergies should not consume this product. Anyone who has consumed this product and experiences allergic reactions should seek medical attention. Questions about the recall can be directed to the recalling manufacturer, Lydia Pack 3 Inc.
The recalled product
- Product
- Al Amir Fresh Foods Baba Ghannooj Grilled Eggplant, packaged in round plastic clear container, net wt. 8oz. There are 12 containers per case. UPC on 8oz container: 7 55134 12342 1. The recalled product label declares: Ingredients: Fresh Grilled Eggplant, Tahini Paste, Garlico…
- Manufacturer
- Lydia Pack 3 Inc
- Category
- Food — Prepared 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 (1)
- All dates up to and includes 1/25/2024
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 4 recalled by Lydia Pack 3 Inc 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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