CLASS I Food recall · Reported 22 Jan 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Premium Sesame Tahini recalled by Emesa Foods
Emesa Foods is recalling Premium Sesame Tahini, distributed in Michigan, Texas. The recall was initiated on 20 Dec 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-0498-2020
- FDA event ID
- 84540
- Recalling firm
- Emesa Foods, Taylor, MI
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 20 Dec 2019
- FDA classified
- 13 Jan 2020
- Reported
- 22 Jan 2020
- 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
| 20 Dec 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 13 Jan 2020 | Classified by FDA | +24 days |
| 22 Jan 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
product tested 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
Emesa Foods Premium Sesame Tahini, in 28.2oz plastic jars, UPC 850005298267, 6 jars per case
Where it was distributed
MI TX
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
product tested positive for salmonella
Which lots are affected?
Best By: 02/25/2021
Where was it sold?
MI TX
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.
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