The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1258-2020·Announced 2020-09-02

O Organics Tahini Recalled Due to Loose Metal Lids

ACME Food Sales Inc. is recalling O Organics Tahini because some glass jars have loose-fitting metal lids that are not secured tightly.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a packaging defect (loose lids) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

ACME Food Sales Inc. is voluntarily recalling 11,244 cases (67,464 jars) of O Organics Tahini. The product is 100% organic ground slightly roasted sesame seed paste packaged in 16oz glass jars with metal screw-on/off lids and a paper anti-tampering seal. The recall is due to a defect where the metal lids on some glass jars are loose-fitting and not secured tightly.

The affected product was distributed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Maine, Oregon, Texas, and Utah. The specific jars involved have Best By dates of 07-14-2021, 08-11-2021, 10-14-2021, or 03-01-2022. The product is identified by UPC 0 79893 39024 6.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall.

The recalled product

Product
O Organics Tahini is 100% organic ground slightly roasted sesame seed paste, packaged in 16oz glass jar with metal screw on/off lid and has a paper anti tampering seal connecting the lid with the jar. UPC 0 79893 39024 6. The label is read in parts: "***O Organic TAHINI *** IN
Manufacturer
ACME FOOD SALES INC
Category
Food — Pantry / Condiments
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

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