FDA recall F-1519-2019

Product

Karawan, 100% Pure Sesame Seeds, Net Weight: 450g (15.87 oz)

Reason for recall

The recall was initiated due to New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene laboratory results from two samples of Karawan brand tahini testing positive for Salmonella. The recall was expanded to cover SoCo brand Tahini.

Distribution

Domestic distribution only.

Key facts

Status

Terminated

Initiation date

2019-05-15

Report date

2019-07-03

Termination date

2020-02-11

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

Jupiter, FL, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=F-1519-2019