CLASS I Food recall · Reported 1 Feb 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Cashew Curry Tahini, Jem products recalled by Jem Raw Chocolate

Jem Raw Chocolate is recalling Cashew Curry Tahini, Jem brand has, distributed in California, Florida, Ohio. The recall was initiated on 29 Dec 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesbatch number 2768. Expiration date: 11/16/2017

Quantity recalled15/6 oz. jars

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-1374-2017
FDA event ID: 76145
Recalling firm: Jem Raw Chocolate, Bend, OR
Brand: Jem
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 29 Dec 2016
FDA classified: 26 Jan 2017
Reported: 1 Feb 2017
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Telephone
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Sauces & Condiments

Timeline

29 Dec 2016	Recall initiated by company
26 Jan 2017	Classified by FDA	+28 days
1 Feb 2017	Published in enforcement report	+6 days

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

Reason for recall

Cashew Curry Tahini, Jem brand, is recalled due to a confirmed positive for Salmonella.

Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.

Product as listed by the FDA

Cashew Curry Tahini, Jem brand, 16 oz glass jar has UPC 8 61437 00036 6. Cashew Curry Tahini, Jem brand, 6 oz glass jar has UPC 8 61437 00035 9.

Where it was distributed

distributed in CA, FL, and OH.

California Florida Ohio

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Cashew Curry Tahini, Jem brand, is recalled due to a confirmed positive for Salmonella.

Which lots are affected?

batch number 2768. Expiration date: 11/16/2017

Where was it sold?

distributed in CA, FL, and OH.

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 I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

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

1 other product · FDA event 76145

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Cashew Masala Tahini, Jem products recalled by Jem Raw Chocolate.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
1 Feb 2017	CLASS I	Cashew Masala Tahini, Jem products recalled by Jem Raw ChocolateJem	Jem Raw Chocolate	Salmonella	CA, FL, OH

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