United States
Rushdi Food Industries, an Israeli based manufacturer, is voluntarily recalling their Mighty Sesame 10.9 Oz Organic Tahini (Squeezable) with the specific expiration date of 3/28/23 due to potential Salmonella contamination. The company has received no reports of illness or injury to date. The recalled product was distributed to stores in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut and Wal-Mart stores nationwide during the first 2 weeks of May 2022.
Consumers who may have purchased this product are advised to discontinue use immediately and discard or return the product for credit or refund.
Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis, and arthritis.
This recall was initiated when the company received a notification by the FDA and the West Virginia Department of Health of the potential presence of Salmonella in this specific lot. The Company informed all Stores that had purchased this product within this lot code about this Recall and instructed them to remove any product which might be on their shelves.
Only packages bearing the following Lot Code/Best by date are being recalled at this time. All products other than the ones with the affected Best by Date mentioned in the table are ok to consume.
UPC Code: 858313006208
Description: Mighty Sesame 10.9 Oz Organic Tahini (Squeezable)
Expiration Date: 3/28/23
All products other than the ones with the affected Best by Date mentioned above are ok to consume.
In case you are experiencing Salmonella symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Company name: Rushdi Food Industries
Brand name: Mighty Sesame
Product recalled: Organic Tahini (Squeezable)
Reason of the recall: Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
FDA Recall date: August 23, 2022
Source:
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/rushdi-foods-issues-voluntary-recall-one-lot-their-mighty-sesame-organic-tahini-109-oz-squeeze
