The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1441-2013·Announced 2013-05-29

Krinos Tahini Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination Risk

Krinos Foods is recalling specific lots of Tahini ground sesame seeds due to a risk of Salmonella contamination. Consumers should check expiration dates and stop using affected products.

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 corresponds to a High severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Krinos Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Krinos TAHINI ground sesame seeds. The recall is being conducted because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected products are available in three formats: 1 lb glass jars, 2 lb glass jars, and 40 lb plastic tubs.

The recall covers approximately 3,667 cartons of the product. The affected units have expiration dates ranging from January 1, 2014, to June 8, 2014, and from October 16, 2014, to March 15, 2015. The product was distributed in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Wisconsin.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check the expiration dates and UPC codes listed above. If the product matches the recalled description, consumers should stop using it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Krinos TAHINI ground sesame seeds, 1) Net. Wt. 1 lb (454g) in glass jars with gold lids packed 12 jars per case - UPC Code 0-75013-28500-3, 2) Net. Wt. 2 lb in glass jars with gold lids packed 12 jars per case - UPC Code 0-75013-28510-2 and 3) Net. Wt. 40 lb (18 kg) in plastic tu
Manufacturer
Krinos Foods, Inc.

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