Recalled by Acme Food Sales INC · Seattle, WA, United States
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
The metal lids on some glass jars are loose fitting and not secured tightly.
Hard or sharp fragments can cut the mouth or throat, break teeth or cause choking. They usually come from equipment wear or packaging on the production line. All foreign material recalls.
O Organics Tahini is 100% organic ground slightly roasted sesame seed paste, packaged in 16oz glass jar with metal screw on/off lid and has a paper anti tampering seal connecting the lid with the jar. UPC 0 79893 39024 6. The label is read in parts: "***O Organic TAHINI *** INGREDIENTS: ORGANIC SESAME SEEDS *** DISTRIBUTED BY LUCERNE FOODS, INC. PLEASANTON, CA *** PRODUCT OF ISRAEL ***
Quantity: 11,244 cases (or 67,464 jars)
Food: Nuts & seeds
A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.
Best By: 07-14-2021 Best By: 08-11-2021 Best By: 10-14-2021 Best By: 03-01-2022
Arizona California Colorado Maine Oregon Texas Utah
FDA's distribution note: Distributed in AZ, CA, CO, ME, OR, TX and UT.
Check the codes, then return or discard. Class II means eating it may cause temporary or reversible health problems. If your package matches the recalled codes, do not eat it - return it to the store or throw it away. 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.
Reason The firm received two consumer complaints regarding chemical smell/taste and tasting like the can. As a result the firm began extensive testing of its inventory. Preliminary testing identified a contaminant was…
Reason Product may contain foreign material: small stones and other hard objects.
Reason Undeclared peanuts
Reason Inaccurate Nutrition Facts information listed on product
Reason Undeclared allergen (tree nuts): hazelnut, cashew, and pistachio.