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Five Star Food recalls Excellent tahina: salmonella risk

February 5, 2020 · Five Star Food 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 recallproduct samples positive for salmonella

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Five Star Food
Location
Garden City, MI
Reported by FDA
February 5, 2020
Recall started
December 10, 2019
Risk class
Class I
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Nuts, seeds and dried fruit
Reason type
Salmonella

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.

  • Excellent tahina (sesame tahini) 800 g and 400 g jars, UPC 6214002717420 and 6214002717413
    Quantity: 1446 jars
    Codes: Best By Nov 2020

Where it was distributed

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

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?

Five Star Food recalled 1 product, including Excellent tahina (sesame tahini) 800 g and 400 g jars, UPC 6214002717420 and 6214002717413.

Why was it recalled?

product samples positive for 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?

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

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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