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Soom Foods recalls Soom Foods Tahini: Soom Foods Chocolate Tahini and 1 more: salmonella risk

February 13, 2019 · Soom Foods Class I

Class IFDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Reason for the recallSoom Foods is recalling its tahini and chocolate tahini halva spread because their manufacturer, Achdut LTD. is recalling its Tahini products of all packages and sizes produced in the following dates: April 7th to May 21st 2018, due to a possible contamination of Salmonella.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Soom Foods
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Reported by FDA
February 13, 2019
Recall started
November 26, 2018
Risk class
Class I
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Candy and chocolate
Reason type
SalmonellaOther contamination

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Soom Foods Tahini: Soom Foods Chocolate Tahini, 12 oz. Sweet Tahini Halva Spread (6/case)
    Quantity: 195 6-pack cases of 12oz chocolate tahini
    Codes: Lot # 07131SCH, made with tahini from Lot 18-123
  • Soom Foods Tahini: Soom Sesame Premium Tahini, Single Source Origin, 100 % Roasted and Pressed Sesame Seeds, 11 oz. (6/case or 24/case)
    Quantity: 900 6 Pack Cases -11oz , 320 24 Pack Cases - 11oz ,
    Codes: Lot #'s 18-109, 18-119, 18-123

Where it was distributed

The Soom Tahini products were distributed throughout the United States, through distributors, retailers, subscription box companies and via Amazon .com.

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Soom Foods recalled 2 products, including Soom Foods Tahini: Soom Foods Chocolate Tahini, 12 oz. Sweet Tahini Halva Spread (6/case).

Why was it recalled?

Soom Foods is recalling its tahini and chocolate tahini halva spread because their manufacturer, Achdut LTD. is recalling its Tahini products of all packages and sizes produced in the following dates: April 7th to May 21st 2018, due to a possible contamination of Salmonella.

What does Class I mean?

FDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Where was it sold or shipped?

The Soom Tahini products were distributed throughout the United States, through distributors, retailers, subscription box companies and via Amazon .com.

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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Sources

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