Yorgo Food's Inc.

Recall #F-0465-2018 · Initiated 2017-11-10

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What happened

Yorgo Food's Inc. is recalling tahini sauce products sold under the Trader Joe's and Yorgo's brands because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The affected products were distributed in New York and New Jersey.

Who is at risk

Everyone should be concerned, but pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness from Listeria.

What to do

If you purchased tahini sauce from Trader Joe's or Yorgo's Foods in NY or NJ, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Contact your doctor if you've consumed this product and experience symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or headache.

Product

Tahini Sauce: TRADER JOE S TAHINI SAUCE NET WT 8 OZ (227g) UPC: 0078 7239; Yorgo's Foods TAHINI SAUCE NET WT. 5 LBS 80 OZ (2268g)Product is packaged in a clear plastic container, keep refrigerated.

Reason for recall

Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Quantity affected

8 oz 176393; 16 oz 5268; 2lb 496; 5lb 1482; 12oz 1373; 7 oz 6160; 14 oz 4075 (total for all products)

Distribution

NY and NJ

Lot / code info

All lots within expiry.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Telephone