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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Jul 11, 2024 (2 years ago)

Al'Fez Natural Tahini in recall

Recalled by Ab World Foods US INC · Oakbrook Terrace, IL, United States

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

Why it was recalled

Potential to be contaminated 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

Al'Fez Natural Tahini in 5.6oz glass jars, UPC 711464506778

Quantity: 3522 cases

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 3031, Best Before 2024-07-31 Lot 3080, Best Before 2024-09-21 Lot 3270, Best Before 2025-03-27 Lot 3297, Best Before 2025-04-24

Where it was sold

Nationwide.

FDA's distribution note: Nationwide

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
Ab World Foods US INC
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Jul 11, 2024
In FDA report of
Aug 14, 2024
Terminated
Oct 29, 2024
FDA recall number
F-1654-2024 · event 94980
Official record
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