Karawan and SoCo Tahini Recalled for Salmonella Contamination
Brodt Zanatti Holding Llc is recalling Karawan and SoCo tahini after NYC lab tests found Salmonella in two samples.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, and the source text explicitly states that laboratory results tested positive for Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
Brodt Zanatti Holding Llc is recalling Karawan, 100% Raw Ethiopian Sesame Seeds, and SoCo brand Tahini. The recall was initiated after the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene laboratory results showed that two samples of Karawan brand tahini tested positive for Salmonella. The recall was subsequently expanded to include SoCo brand Tahini.
The recalled product consists of 1470 buckets of Karawan, 100% Raw Ethiopian Sesame Seeds, with a net weight of 17 Kg (599.6 oz) per bucket. The product was distributed domestically. All expiration dates are affected, with the expiration date located on the lid.
Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Karawan, 100% Raw Ethiopian Sesame Seeds, Net Weight: 17 Kg (599.6 oz)
- Manufacturer
- Brodt Zanatti Holding Llc
- Category
- Food — Spices and Seasonings
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,470
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)
- All expiration dates. Expiration date located on lid.
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 4 recalled by Brodt Zanatti Holding 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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