Jem Cashew Masala Tahini Recalled Due to Confirmed Salmonella
Jem Raw Chocolate LLC is recalling Cashew Masala Tahini in 16 oz, 6 oz, and 1.27 oz jars due to a confirmed positive test for Salmonella.
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 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which per the rubric mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical) regardless of other factors.
Plain-English summary
Jem Raw Chocolate LLC is voluntarily recalling specific jars of Cashew Masala Tahini. The recall involves 16 oz, 6 oz, and 1.27 oz glass jars with UPCs 8 61437 00037 3, 8 61437 00034 2, and 8 61437 00033 5, respectively. The affected product is identified by Batch 2750 and an expiration date of 11/08/2017.
The recall is being conducted because the product tested positive for Salmonella. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, which is the most serious type of recall where there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or the death.
The affected product was distributed in California, Florida, and Ohio. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific batch and expiration date listed above. If they have the product, they should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Cashew Masala Tahini, Jem brand, 16 oz glass jar has UPC 8 61437 00037 3. Cashew Masala Tahini, Jem brand, 6 oz glass jar has UPC 8 61437 00034 2. Cashew Masala Tahini, Jem brand, 1.27 oz glass jar has UPC 8 61437 00033 5.
- Manufacturer
- Jem Raw Chocolate LLC
- Category
- Food — Tahini / Nut Butters
- 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 (2)
- Batch 2750
- Expiration date: 11/08/2017
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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