Karawan Sesame Seeds Recalled Due to Salmonella in Related Tahini
Brodt Zanatti Holding Llc is recalling Karawan Sesame Seeds because related Karawan Tahini tested positive for Salmonella.
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, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Brodt Zanatti Holding Llc is recalling Karawan, 100% Pure Sesame Seeds, Net Weight: 450g (15.87 oz). The recall was initiated after laboratory results from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene showed that two samples of Karawan brand tahini tested positive for Salmonella. The recall was subsequently expanded to cover SoCo brand Tahini.
The affected product is distributed domestically. The recall covers all expiration dates, which are located on the lid of the product. The specific quantity involved is 50 boxes, with 24 units per box.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Karawan, 100% Pure Sesame Seeds, Net Weight: 450g (15.87 oz)
- Manufacturer
- Brodt Zanatti Holding Llc
- Category
- Food — Spices and Seeds
- 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 (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.
See all 4 products in this recall →Related recalls
Same manufacturer · Brodt Zanatti Holding Llc
See all →- CriticalKarawan and SoCo Tahini Recalled for Salmonella Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2019-07-03
- CriticalKarawan and SoCo Tahini Recalled for Salmonella Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2019-07-03
- CriticalBrodt Zanatti Recalls SoCo Tahini Due to Salmonella Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2019-07-03
Same hazard · salmonella
See all →- SevereBotticelli Foods Recalls Pistachio Nut Butter Due to Salmonella Risk
FDA (Food) · 2026-09-02
- CriticalSirna & Sons Jalapeno Peppers Recalled for Potential Salmonella Javiana
FDA (Food) · 2026-09-02
- CriticalGet Fresh Produce Jalapeno Peppers Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2026-08-26
- CriticalWhole Foods Pomegranate Guacamole Dip Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2026-08-26
- CriticalWhole Foods Guacamole Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2026-08-26