CLASS I Food recall · Reported 26 Dec 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Galil Seasoned Tahini recalled by Achdut

Achdut is recalling Galil Seasoned Tahini, distributed in California, New York, Pennsylvania. The recall was initiated on 23 Nov 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes18-097 through 18-141

Quantity recalled88,490 (total for all products)

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-0729-2019
FDA event ID: 81633
Recalling firm: Achdut, Ari'El
Brand: following
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 23 Nov 2018
FDA classified: 14 Dec 2018
Reported: 26 Dec 2018
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Sauces & Condiments

Timeline

23 Nov 2018	Recall initiated by company
14 Dec 2018	Classified by FDA	+21 days
26 Dec 2018	Published in enforcement report	+12 days

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

Reason for recall

Product may be contaminated with 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

Seasoned Tahini sold under the following brand name: Galil Seasoned Tahini, 500g, UPC: 814968020020

Where it was distributed

Direct to NY, CA, PA and Israel

California New York Pennsylvania

Questions about this recall

Is Galil Seasoned Tahini recalled?

Yes. Achdut recalled Galil Seasoned Tahini on 23 Nov 2018. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0729-2019.

Why was it recalled?

Product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Which lots are affected?

18-097 through 18-141

Where was it sold?

Direct to NY, CA, PA and Israel

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

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