The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0916-2019·Announced 2019-02-20

Oskri Tahini Butter Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination

Oskri Corp. is recalling specific lots of Tahini Butter due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check their pantry for affected products.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Listeria monocytogenes) without reported illnesses, which meets the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Oskri Corp. is recalling Oskri Tahini Butter, Creamy, Net Wt. 16 oz. (453g), UPC 66016-40130, and Wholesome Pantry branded Organic Tahini Butter in 16 oz. plastic jars, UPC 04119005828. The recall was initiated because the sunflower and tahini butter products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. On January 21, 2019, the recall was expanded to include all Oskri manufactured butters due to this potential contamination.

The affected products include Lot 193 and items with best-by dates of June 2020 and earlier. A total of 1,557 units were distributed. The products were sold in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and stop using them if they match the recalled lot numbers or best-by dates. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
Oskri Tahini Butter, Creamy, Net Wt. 16 oz. (453g), UPC 66016-40130. No Refrigeration Required. Oskri, 528 E. Tyranena Park Rd, Lake Mills, WI 53551 EXPANDED: Wholesome Pantry branded Organic Tahini Butter in 16 oz. plastic jars UPC 04119005828.
Manufacturer
Oskri Corp.
Hazard
Affected units
1,557

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)

  • Lot 193. EXPANDED: Best by dates of June 2020 and earlier.

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 20 recalled by Oskri Corp. 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 20 products in this recall →