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Class II
ACME FOOD SALES INC
Recall #F-1258-2020 · Initiated 2020-07-21
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
O Organics Tahini sold in several western U.S. states has loose-fitting metal lids that may not be secure. This could potentially allow the product to dry out or become contaminated.
Who is at risk
Anyone who purchased this tahini product in Arizona, California, Colorado, Maine, Oregon, Texas, or Utah should check their jars.
What to do
If you have this product, check that the lid is tight before use. Do not consume the tahini if the lid was loose or the product looks dried out or unusual. You can return it to the store where you purchased it for a refund.
Product
O Organics Tahini is 100% organic ground slightly roasted sesame seed paste, packaged in 16oz glass jar with metal screw on/off lid and has a paper anti tampering seal connecting the lid with the jar. UPC 0 79893 39024 6. The label is read in parts: "***O Organic TAHINI *** INGREDIENTS: ORGANIC SESAME SEEDS *** DISTRIBUTED BY LUCERNE FOODS, INC. PLEASANTON, CA *** PRODUCT OF ISRAEL ***
Reason for recall
The metal lids on some glass jars are loose fitting and not secured tightly.
Quantity affected
11,244 cases (or 67,464 jars)
Distribution
Distributed in AZ, CA, CO, ME, OR, TX and UT.
Lot / code info
Best By: 07-14-2021 Best By: 08-11-2021 Best By: 10-14-2021 Best By: 03-01-2022
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Terminated
2021-05-06
Recalling firm
ACME FOOD SALES INC
5601 6th Ave S Ste 180
Seattle, WA 98108-2544
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.