Karawan, 100% Raw Ethiopian Sesame Seeds, Net Weight: 17 Kg (599.6 oz)
Recalling firm: Brodt Zanatti Holding Llc
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.…
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Original product description
Karawan, 100% Raw Ethiopian Sesame Seeds, Net Weight: 17 Kg (599.6 oz)
Original FDA recall reason
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.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1518-2019
- Event ID
- 82871
- FDA status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- May 15, 2019
- Reported
- Jul 3, 2019
- Classified
- Jun 27, 2019
- Terminated
- Feb 11, 2020
- Quantity
- 1470 buckets
- Location
- Jupiter, FL, 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
Domestic distribution only.
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