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Class IITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Jul 21, 2020

O Organics Tahini is 100% organic ground slightly roasted sesame seed paste, packaged in 16oz…

Recalling firm: ACME FOOD SALES INC

Why it was recalled

The metal lids on some glass jars are loose fitting and not secured tightly.

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 6, 2021.

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ProductO Organics Tahini is 100% organic ground slightly roasted sesame seed paste, packaged in 16oz glass jar with metal screw on/off lid and has a paper anti tampering seal connecting the lid with the jar. UPC 0 79893 39024 6. The label is read in parts: "***O Organic TAHINI *** INGREDIENTS: ORGANIC SESAME SEEDS *** DISTRIBUTED BY LUCERNE FOODS, INC. PLEASANTON, CA *** PRODUCT OF ISRAEL ***
Package size16oz
UPC079893390246

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Original product description

O Organics Tahini is 100% organic ground slightly roasted sesame seed paste, packaged in 16oz glass jar with metal screw on/off lid and has a paper anti tampering seal connecting the lid with the jar. UPC 0 79893 39024 6. The label is read in parts: "***O Organic TAHINI *** INGREDIENTS: ORGANIC SESAME SEEDS *** DISTRIBUTED BY LUCERNE FOODS, INC. PLEASANTON, CA *** PRODUCT OF ISRAEL ***

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
UPC079893390246ff lid and has a paper anti tampering seal connecting the lid with the jar. UPC 0 79893 39024 6. The label is read in parts: "***O Organic TAHINI *** INGREDIENTS: ORGANIC SESAME SEEDS *** DISTRIBUTED BY LUCERNE F
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Original FDA recall reason

The metal lids on some glass jars are loose fitting and not secured tightly.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1258-2020
Event ID
86097
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Jul 21, 2020
Reported
Sep 2, 2020
Classified
Aug 24, 2020
Terminated
May 6, 2021
Quantity
11,244 cases (or 67,464 jars)
Location
Seattle, WA, 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

Distributed in AZ, CA, CO, ME, OR, TX and UT.

FDA source record · F-1258-2020

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