The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1374-2017·Announced 2017-02-01

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.

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 (Salmonella) without reported illness, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

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.

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

Distributed in 3 states:

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.

See all 2 products in this recall →