CLASS II Food recall · Reported 5 Sep 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Ararat Eggplant Paste recalled by Artashes

Artashes is recalling Ararat Eggplant Paste, distributed in California. The recall was initiated on 1 Aug 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesBatch number- 70-07/21/17 Best by July 2020; Batch number- 71-07/24/17 Best by July 2020; Batch number- 72-07/25/17 Best by July 2020; Batch number- 75-07/28/17 Best by July 2020; Batch number- 76-07/29/17 Best by July 2020; Batch number- 79-08/09/17 Best by July 2020;

Quantity recalled13008 units

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-1903-2018
FDA event ID: 80728
Recalling firm: Artashes, Abovyan, N/A
Brand: Ararat Eggplant
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 1 Aug 2018
FDA classified: 27 Aug 2018
Reported: 5 Sep 2018
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Processing Deviation
Product category: Onions

Timeline

1 Aug 2018	Recall initiated by company
27 Aug 2018	Classified by FDA	+26 days
5 Sep 2018	Published in enforcement report	+9 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

FDA foreign inspection found pH levels in four products to be above their scheduled process.

The USDA issues these when meat or poultry was produced without proper inspection, or when a step such as cooking or pasteurisation did not meet requirements.

Product as listed by the FDA

Ararat Eggplant Paste 18.3 oz. glass jar; Ingredients: Eggplants, Red pepper (fresh and grinded), tomato paste, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, carrot, green salt. Product of Armenia; Exclusively imported and distributed by: Kradjian Importing Co., Inc. Glendale, CA

Where it was distributed

One direct customer in CA

California

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

FDA foreign inspection found pH levels in four products to be above their scheduled process.

Which lots are affected?

Batch number- 70-07/21/17 Best by July 2020; Batch number- 71-07/24/17 Best by July 2020; Batch number- 72-07/25/17 Best by July 2020; Batch number- 75-07/28/17 Best by July 2020; Batch number- 76-07/29/17 Best by July 2020; Batch number- 79-08/09/17 Best by July 2020;

Where was it sold?

One direct customer in CA

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

3 other products · FDA event 80728

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Ararat Imambayeldy recalled by Artashes.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
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5 Sep 2018	CLASS II	Ararat Grilled Eggplant and Peppers recalled by ArtashesArarat Grilled	Artashes	Processing Deviation	CA

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