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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Emesa Foods Premium Sesame Tahini Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: January 13, 2020
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Summary

EMESA FOODS CO is recalling 23 cases of Emesa Foods Premium Sesame Tahini because the product tested positive for Salmonella. The recall affects 28.2oz plastic jars sold in Michigan and Texas with a 'Best By' date of February 25, 2021. Consumers who have this product should not eat it and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or throw it away.

Risk

The product is contaminated with Salmonella, a pathogen that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for 28.2oz plastic jars of Emesa Foods Premium Sesame Tahini with UPC 850005298267 and a 'Best By' date of 02/25/2021.
  2. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  3. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Emesa Foods Premium Sesame Tahini (28.2oz)
UPC Codes:
850005298267
Date Ranges: Best By: 02/25/2021

6 jars per case; Recall #: F-0498-2020; 23 cases affected.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 84540
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: EMESA FOODS CO
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 23 cases
Distributed To: Michigan, Texas

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