Middle East Coast tahini dip may contain spoilage organisms
Middle East Coast brand Tahini Dip in 6 oz tubs is being recalled because the product may be contaminated with spoilage organisms. 658 tubs are affected.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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: Low-risk contamination: the source names spoilage organisms rather than a pathogen, and reports no illness.
Plain-English summary
Middle East Coast brand Tahini Dip, net weight 6 oz (170 g), locally crafted by Shovel and Spoon, UPC 8 60005 50281 3, is being recalled. The action covers 658 tubs.
The stated reason is that the product may be contaminated with spoilage organisms. The FDA classified the action as Class II. The source does not name a pathogen or report any illness.
Affected product carries codes MECT1082 with a best by date of 6/26/25 and MECT1083 with a best by date of 7/3/25. Distribution was in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Consumers who have the product should not eat it and should return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Middle East Coast brand Tahini Dip; NET WT: 6 OZ (170g); INGREDIENTS: TAHINI, ORGANIC LEMON JUICE, GARLIC, OLIVE OIL, SEA SALT, ORGANIC TOASTED SESAME. CONTAINS SESAME; Locally Crafted by SHOVEL AND SPOON; UPC 8 60005 50281 3
- Manufacturer
- Shovel and Spoon LLC
- Category
- Food — Dip
- Affected units
- 658
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)
- MECT1082 Best by: 6/26/25 MECT1083 Best By: 7/3/25
Distribution
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