Class ITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Dec 10, 2019

Excellent tahina (sesame tahini) 800 g and 400 g jars

Recalling firm: FIVE STAR FOOD INC

Why it was recalled

product samples 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: Nov 13, 2020.

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ProductExcellent tahina (sesame tahini) 800 g and 400 g jars, UPC 6214002717420 and 6214002717413
Package size800 g

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Original product description

Excellent tahina (sesame tahini) 800 g and 400 g jars, UPC 6214002717420 and 6214002717413

Original FDA recall reason

product samples positive for salmonella

Recall details

Recall number
F-0640-2020
Event ID
84719
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Dec 10, 2019
Reported
Feb 5, 2020
Classified
Feb 5, 2020
Terminated
Nov 13, 2020
Quantity
1446 jars
Location
Garden City, 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

FL, MI, ND, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA

FDA source record · F-0640-2020

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