CLASS II Food recall · Reported 2 Sep 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
O Organics Tahini is 100% organic ground slightly roasted recalled
Acme Food Sales is recalling O Organics Tahini is 100% organic ground slightly roasted sesame seed paste, distributed in 7 states. The recall was initiated on 21 Jul 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
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-1258-2020
- FDA event ID
- 86097
- Recalling firm
- Acme Food Sales, Seattle, WA
- Brand
- O Organics
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 21 Jul 2020
- FDA classified
- 24 Aug 2020
- Reported
- 2 Sep 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Sauces & Condiments
Timeline
| 21 Jul 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 24 Aug 2020 | Classified by FDA | +34 days |
| 2 Sep 2020 | 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
The metal lids on some glass jars are loose fitting and not secured tightly.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
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 ***
Where it was distributed
Distributed in AZ, CA, CO, ME, OR, TX and UT.
ArizonaCaliforniaColoradoMaineOregonTexasUtah
Stores named: Albertsons
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The metal lids on some glass jars are loose fitting and not secured tightly.
Which lots are affected?
Best By: 07-14-2021 Best By: 08-11-2021 Best By: 10-14-2021 Best By: 03-01-2022
Where was it sold?
Distributed in AZ, CA, CO, ME, OR, TX and UT.
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.
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