CLASS I Food recall · Reported 13 Feb 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Tahini: Soom Foods Chocolate Tahini Sweet Tahini Halva Spread recalled
Soom Foods is recalling Tahini: Soom Foods Chocolate Tahini Sweet Tahini Halva Spread, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 26 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-0783-2019
- FDA event ID
- 81777
- Recalling firm
- Soom Foods, Philadelphia, PA
- Brand
- Tahini
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 26 Nov 2018
- FDA classified
- 1 Feb 2019
- Reported
- 13 Feb 2019
- 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
- Dips & Spreads
Timeline
| 26 Nov 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 1 Feb 2019 | Classified by FDA | +67 days |
| 13 Feb 2019 | 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
Soom Foods is recalling its tahini and chocolate tahini halva spread because their manufacturer, Achdut LTD. is recalling its Tahini products of all packages and sizes produced in the following dates: April 7th to May 21st 2018, due to a possible contamination of 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
Soom Foods Tahini: Soom Foods Chocolate Tahini, 12 oz. Sweet Tahini Halva Spread (6/case)
Where it was distributed
The Soom Tahini products were distributed throughout the United States, through distributors, retailers, subscription box companies and via Amazon .com.
Stores named: Amazon, Online Retailers
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Soom Foods is recalling its tahini and chocolate tahini halva spread because their manufacturer, Achdut LTD. is recalling its Tahini products of all packages and sizes produced in the following dates: April 7th to May 21st 2018, due to a possible contamination of Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Lot # 07131SCH, made with tahini from Lot 18-123
Where was it sold?
The Soom Tahini products were distributed throughout the United States, through distributors, retailers, subscription box companies and via Amazon .com.
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 81777| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Tahini: Soom Sesame Premium Tahini, Single Source Origin recalledTahini | Soom Foods | Salmonella | Nationwide |
More recalls from Soom Foods
All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Soom Chocolate Sweet Tahini Halva SpreadSqueeze Pack recalledSoom | Soom Foods | Salmonella | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | Tahini: Soom Sesame Premium Tahini, Single Source Origin recalledTahini | Soom Foods | Salmonella | Nationwide |
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