CLASS I Food recall · Reported 26 Dec 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Tahini sold under the following names: Baron's Tahini double pack recalled
Achdut is recalling Tahini sold under the following names: Baron's Tahini double pack, 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
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-0730-2019
- 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
Tahini sold under the following brand names: Baron's Tahini double pack, 454g, UPC: X000EZ2HCB; Galil whole tahini, 500g, UPC: 814968020037
Where it was distributed
Direct to NY, CA, PA and Israel
Questions about this recall
Is Tahini sold under the following names: Baron's Tahini double pack recalled?
Yes. Achdut recalled Tahini sold under the following names: Baron's Tahini double pack on 23 Nov 2018. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0730-2019.
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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