Sesame Seed Recall Issued for Potential Botulism Contamination
Dukarani Food Processing is recalling Benniseed natural sesame seeds due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves Clostridium botulinum, a high-risk pathogen capable of causing serious illness, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Dukarani Food Processing, Inc. is recalling Benniseed, Natural sesame seeds, Vita and fish, 8 oz. packages. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued a consumer advisory for these products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
The recall involves 158 total units of the product. The distribution pattern indicates that the product was sold at one retail store in North Dakota. All product with expiry dates is included in this recall.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase or dispose of it safely. The recall is being conducted to prevent potential health risks associated with Clostridium botulinum contamination.
The recalled product
- Product
- Benniseed, Natural sesame seeds, Vita and fish, Net Weight: 8 oz. Packed by: Dukarani Food Processing, Inc., 1729 Lyndale Ave. North, Mpls, MN 55411. Storage: Keep in cool dry place.
- Manufacturer
- Dukarani Food Processing, Inc
- Category
- Food — Spices / Seeds
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 158
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 product with expiry.
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by Dukarani Food Processing, Inc 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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