Jem Cashew Curry Tahini Recalled Due to Confirmed Salmonella Presence
Jem Raw Chocolate LLC is recalling Cashew Curry Tahini because a confirmed positive test for Salmonella was found. The product was distributed in California, Florida, and Ohio.
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: The agency classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Cashew Curry Tahini, Jem brand, is recalled due to a confirmed positive for Salmonella."
Plain-English summary
Jem Raw Chocolate LLC is recalling Jem brand Cashew Curry Tahini due to a confirmed positive test for Salmonella. The affected products are 16 oz glass jars with UPC 8 61437 00036 6 and 6 oz glass jars with UPC 8 61437 00035 9. The specific batch number is 2768, and the expiration date is 11/16/2017.
The recall involves 15 six-ounce jars. The product was distributed in California, Florida, and Ohio. Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. They should check their pantries for the specific UPC codes and batch number listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Cashew Curry Tahini, Jem brand, 16 oz glass jar has UPC 8 61437 00036 6. Cashew Curry Tahini, Jem brand, 6 oz glass jar has UPC 8 61437 00035 9.
- Manufacturer
- Jem Raw Chocolate LLC
- Category
- Food — Spices / Condiments
- Hazard
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)
- batch number 2768. Expiration date: 11/16/2017
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Jem Raw Chocolate LLC 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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