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SevereFDA (Food)·F-1811-2022·Announced 2022-10-12

Organic Tahini Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Kenover Marketing Corp. is recalling Mighty Sesame Organic Tahini over potential Salmonella contamination. Approximately 13,766 units were distributed to stores across 20 states.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA classified this as Class I. According to the recall rubric, FDA Class I recalls warrant a minimum severity score of 4. Although no illnesses have been reported, Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen, and the Class I designation from the FDA requires a Severe designation.

Plain-English summary

Kenover Marketing Corp. is recalling Mighty Sesame 10.9 oz Organic Tahini in squeezable plastic bottles due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected product carries UPC 858313006208 and has an expiration date of 3/28/23. Approximately 13,766 units across 1,722 cases have been affected.

The recalled product was distributed to retail stores in 20 states: Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, California, New Hampshire, Louisiana, Florida, Wisconsin, Iowa, Tennessee, Arizona, Oregon, Georgia, Kentucky, Kansas, and Colorado.

Consumers should not consume this product. If you have this tahini, discard it or return it to the point of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
"Mighty Sesame 10.9oz Organic Tahini" in a 10.9oz plastic squeeze bottle, 8 Units per Cases .
Manufacturer
Kenover Marketing Corp.
Category
Food — Condiments
Hazard
  • salmonella

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • UPC: 858313006208 Expiration Date: 3/28/23

Distribution

Distributed in 20 states:

  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MD
  • MS
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OR
  • PA
  • TN
  • TX
  • WI

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