The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1902-2018·Announced 2018-09-05

Ararat Imambayeldy Recalled Due to pH Levels Above Scheduled Process

Artashes LLC is recalling Ararat Imambayeldy because FDA inspections found pH levels above the scheduled process.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary measures.

Plain-English summary

Artashes LLC is voluntarily recalling 5,964 units of Ararat Imambayeldy, an 18.3-ounce glass jar of Armenian eggplant and tomato paste product. The recall was initiated after FDA foreign inspections determined that the pH levels in four products were above their scheduled process.

The affected product is exclusively imported and distributed by Kradjian Importing Co., Inc. in Glendale, California. The distribution pattern indicates that the product was sent to one direct customer in California. The recall covers six specific batches (numbers 84 through 89) with production dates ranging from August 14, 2017, to August 22, 2017, and a best-by date of August 2020.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Ararat Imambayeldy; 18.3 oz. glass jar; Ingredient: Eggplant, tomato paste, onions, vegetable oil, garlic, green salt Product of Armenia; Exclusively imported and distributed by: Kradjian Importing Co., Inc. Glendale, CA
Manufacturer
Artashes LLC
Affected units
5,964

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)

  • Batch number- 84- 08/14/17 Best by August 2020
  • Batch number- 85- 08/15/17 Best by August 2020
  • Batch number- 86-08/16/17 Best by August 2020
  • Batch number- 87-08/18/17 Best by August 2020
  • Batch number- 88-08/21/17 Best by August 2020
  • Batch number- 89-08/22/17 Best by August 2020.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Artashes 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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