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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated May 17, 2018 (8 years ago)

Ziyad Brand Tahini recall

Recalled by Ziyad Brothers Importing, Inc. · Cicero, IL, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Ziyad Brothers Importing is voluntarily recalling its Ziyad Brand Tahini, 8 oz. 16 oz., 1/2 gallon and 32 oz. sizes due to potential contamination with Salmonella.

Pathogen: Salmonella

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The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.

What was recalled

Ziyad Brand Tahini, 8oz, 16oz, ¿ gal, 32oz. , packed in glass jars

Quantity: 655 units, 8827 units, 5304 units, 456 units

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.

Ziyad Brand Tahini, 8oz, 16oz, ¿ gal, 32oz. , packed in glass jars, Product Code Product Description & Size Lot # A0071 Ziyad Tahini 6 x 1/2 gal Glass Jar 35417 A0072 Ziyad Tahini 12 x 32 oz Glass Jar 00318 A0073 Ziyad Tahini 12 x 16 oz Glass Jar 35317 35417 35517 35617 A0076 Ziyad Tahini 12 x 8 oz Glass Jar 34817 01218 S0073 Ziyad Tahini 6 x 16 oz. Glass Jars 34917

Where it was sold

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FDA's distribution note: Domestic: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA,WI Foreign: Virgin Islands

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
Ziyad Brothers Importing, Inc.
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
May 17, 2018
In FDA report of
Jun 6, 2018
Terminated
Oct 16, 2018
FDA recall number
F-1495-2018 · event 80134
Official record
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