Class ITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Dec 20, 2019

Emesa Foods Premium Sesame Tahini, in 28.2oz plastic jars

Recalling firm: EMESA FOODS CO

Why it was recalled

product tested positive for salmonella

Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: May 20, 2020.

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ProductEmesa Foods Premium Sesame Tahini, in 28.2oz plastic jars, UPC 850005298267, 6 jars per case
Package size28.2oz
UPC850005298267

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Best By: 02/25/2021

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Original product description

Emesa Foods Premium Sesame Tahini, in 28.2oz plastic jars, UPC 850005298267, 6 jars per case

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
UPC850005298267Emesa Foods Premium Sesame Tahini, in 28.2oz plastic jars, UPC 850005298267, 6 jars per case
best by02/25/2021Best By: 02/25/2021

Original FDA recall reason

product tested positive for salmonella

Recall details

Recall number
F-0498-2020
Event ID
84540
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Dec 20, 2019
Reported
Jan 22, 2020
Classified
Jan 13, 2020
Terminated
May 20, 2020
Quantity
23 cases
Location
Taylor, MI, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Where it was distributed

MI TX

FDA source record · F-0498-2020

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