Active recall · SalmonellaUpdated · 1 yr 8 mo ago
Turkana Food Inc. recall: Tahini Sesame Paste
Turkana Food Inc. Kenilworth, NJ is recalling 858 cases OF Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella , 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.
What to do
The recall was the result of a routine sampling performed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture which revealed that the finished products contained Salmonella . The company has ceased production and distribution of the products as FDA and the company continue their investigation to what caused the problem. Consumers who purchased Aleppo Sesame Paste Tahini With lot code 120824-01 should not consume the product and they are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
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Which products
Tahini Sesame Paste
- Producer
- Turkana Food Inc.
- Brand
- Aleppo
Tahini Sesame Paste
- Producer
- Turkana Food Inc.
- Brand
- Aleppo
- Lot code
- 120824-01
Tahini Sesame Paste
- Producer
- Turkana Food Inc.
- Brand
- Aleppo
- Barcode
- 854643003054
Tahini Sesame Paste
- Dates on pack
- Expiration Date August 2026, which can be found on the top portion of the jar.
Tahini Sesame Paste
- Producer
- Turkana Food Inc.