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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: March 10, 2025
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Summary

Turkana Food Inc. is recalling 858 cases of Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste because the product tested positive for Salmonella. The recall affects 32 oz. plastic jars with Lot # 120824-01 and a best before date of August 2026. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date. Consumers who have purchased this product should not eat it.

Risk

Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illness, characterized by fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, or those with weakened immune systems, it can lead to severe or fatal infections.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste sold in 32 oz. plastic jars with LOT # 120824-01 and a Best Before date of August 2026 printed on the lid.
  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 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 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
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste (32-oz)by Aleppo
Variants: 32oz Plastic Jar
Lot Numbers:
120824-01 (Best Before August 2026)

Quantity: 858 cases total (12 jars per case).

Product Images

“Top of product lid, BEST BEFORE: AUGUST 2026, LOT NO: 120824-01”

“Top of product lid, BEST BEFORE: AUGUST 2026, LOT NO: 120824-01”

“Aleppo Sesame Past Tahini, A Tunas Brand, 32 oz.”

“Aleppo Sesame Past Tahini, A Tunas Brand, 32 oz.”

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 96251
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Turkana Food Inc.
Sold By: Retailers
Manufactured In: Turkey
Units Affected: 858 cases total 12 jars per case
Distributed To: Alabama, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES · FDA Press Release · Raw API Response

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