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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 2/5 (Moderate).
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 ***…
- Manufacturer
- ACME FOOD SALES INC
- Category
- Food — Pantry / Condiments
- Hazard
Distribution
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