The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1495-2018·Announced 2018-06-06

Ziyad Brand Tahini Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Ziyad Brothers Importing is voluntarily recalling Ziyad Brand Tahini in various glass jar sizes due to potential Salmonella contamination.

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 illnesses, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) according to the severity rubric.

Plain-English summary

Ziyad Brothers Importing, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Ziyad Brand Tahini in 8 oz, 16 oz, 1/2 gallon, and 32 oz glass jars. The recall is being conducted due to potential contamination with Salmonella.

The affected products were distributed domestically in numerous states including Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin, as well as in the Virgin Islands.

Consumers should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers listed in the official recall notice and stop consuming the product if it matches the recalled items.

The recalled product

Product
Ziyad Brand Tahini, 8oz, 16oz, ¿ gal, 32oz. , packed in glass jars

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 (6)

  • Ziyad Brand Tahini
  • 8oz
  • 16oz
  • ¿ gal
  • 32oz.
  • packed in glass jars

Distribution