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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Jan 31, 2025 (2 years ago)

Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste recall

Recalled by Turkana Food Inc. · Kenilworth, NJ, 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

Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste, 32oz, Plastic jar, 1lb (16oz), 12 per case

Quantity: 858 cases total 12 jars per 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 # 120824-01

Where it was sold

Alabama California Colorado Delaware Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Missouri North Carolina New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island Tennessee Texas Virginia Wisconsin

FDA's distribution note: The recalled product was distributed to the following States: AL, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WI

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
Turkana Food Inc.
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Jan 31, 2025
In FDA report of
Mar 19, 2025
Terminated
Oct 28, 2025
FDA recall number
F-0609-2025 · event 96251
Official record
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