The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1520-2019·Announced 2019-07-03

Brodt Zanatti Recalls SoCo Tahini Due to Salmonella Contamination

Brodt Zanatti Holding LLC is recalling SoCo Tahini after related Karawan brand samples 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 source text identifies the agency classification as Class I and confirms the presence of Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen, which meets the criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Brodt Zanatti Holding LLC is recalling SoCo Seeds of Collaboration Tahini, 100% Stone Ground Sesame Seeds, 13.4oz (380g). The recall was initiated after laboratory results from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene indicated that two samples of Karawan brand tahini tested positive for Salmonella. The recall was subsequently expanded to include the SoCo brand product.

The affected product is distributed domestically. The recall covers all expiration dates, which are located on the lid of the container. The total quantity involved is 66 boxes, with 12 units per box.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Tahini SoCo Seeds of Collaboration, 100% Stone Ground Sesame Seeds, Net WT. 13.4oz (380g)

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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