Alqosh Sesame Oil "Tahin" packaged in recall
Recalled by Mediterranean Food, Inc. · Warren, MI, United States
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Product tested positive for Salmonella.
Pathogen: Salmonella
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What was recalled
Alqosh Sesame Oil "Tahin" packaged in 2lb plastic jars
Quantity: 140 cases, 6 Jars/case
Lot codes, dates and UPCs
A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.
Lot# 16082020 Manufacturing Date: 08/16/2020
Where it was sold
Michigan
FDA's distribution note: The products covered by this recall may have been distributed to distributors, retail stores and directly to consumers within Michigan.
Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.
- Recalling firm
- Mediterranean Food, Inc.
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- Feb 24, 2021
- In FDA report of
- Mar 24, 2021
- Terminated
- Sep 1, 2021
- FDA recall number
- F-0342-2021 · event 87437
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search