Mediterranean Food recalls Alqosh Sesame Oil "Tahin" packaged in: salmonella risk
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Recall at a glance
- Recalling company
- Mediterranean Food
- Location
- Warren, MI
- Reported by FDA
- March 24, 2021
- Recall started
- February 24, 2021
- Risk class
- Class I
- Status (latest data we have)
- Terminated
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Category
- Sauces, spices and pantry
- 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.
- Alqosh Sesame Oil "Tahin" packaged in 2lb plastic jars
Quantity: 140 cases, 6 Jars/case
Codes: Lot# 16082020 Manufacturing Date: 08/16/2020
Where it was distributed
The products covered by this recall may have been distributed to distributors, retail stores and directly to consumers within Michigan.
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?
Mediterranean Food recalled 1 product, including Alqosh Sesame Oil "Tahin" packaged in 2lb plastic jars.
Why was it recalled?
Product tested 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?
The products covered by this recall may have been distributed to distributors, retail stores and directly to consumers within Michigan.
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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