FDA Food Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class IF-0609-2025

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that consumption of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste, 32oz, Plastic jar, 1lb (16oz), 12 per case

Type
Food
Affected lot / code info
LOT # 120824-01
Quantity
858 cases total 12 jars per case

Why it was recalled

Product tested positive for Salmonella

Recalling firm

Firm
Turkana Food Inc.
Notification channel
E-Mail
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
555 N Michigan Ave, Kenilworth, New Jersey 07033-1076

Distribution

Distribution pattern
The recalled product was distributed to the following States: AL, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WI

Timeline

Recall initiated
2025-01-31
FDA classified
2025-03-10
Posted by FDA
2025-03-19
Terminated
2025-10-28
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record F-0609-2025. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.