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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Excellent Tahina Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: January 29, 2020
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Summary

Five Star Food Inc. is recalling approximately 1,446 jars of Excellent Tahina (sesame tahini) because product samples tested positive for Salmonella. The recall affects 800-gram and 400-gram jars with a 'Best By' date of November 2020. These products were distributed in Florida, Michigan, North Dakota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of it immediately.

Risk

The product may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Symptoms often include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your jars of Excellent tahina (sesame tahini) for the 800 g or 400 g sizes with a 'Best By Nov 2020' date.
  2. Identify the product using the UPC codes 6214002717420 or 6214002717413.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Five Star Food Inc. for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) 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: Excellent tahina (sesame tahini) (800 g)
Item Code:
F-0640-2020
UPC Codes:
6214002717420
Date Ranges: Best By Nov 2020

Recall Event ID: 84719

Product: Excellent tahina (sesame tahini) (400 g)
Item Code:
F-0640-2020
UPC Codes:
6214002717413
Date Ranges: Best By Nov 2020

Recall Event ID: 84719

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 84719
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: FIVE STAR FOOD INC
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 1446 jars
Distributed To: Florida, Michigan, North Dakota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia
Agency Last Updated: February 5, 2020

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