CLASS I Food recall · Reported 13 Feb 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report

Tahini: Soom Sesame Premium Tahini, Single Source Origin recalled

Soom Foods is recalling Tahini: Soom Sesame Premium Tahini, Single Source Origin, 100 % Roasted and Pressed, 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

Lot, batch or date codesLot #'s 18-109, 18-119, 18-123

Quantity recalled900 6 Pack Cases -11oz , 320 24 Pack Cases - 11oz ,

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-0781-2019
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: Sauces & Condiments

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 Sesame Premium Tahini, Single Source Origin, 100 % Roasted and Pressed Sesame Seeds, 11 oz. (6/case or 24/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.

Nationwide

Stores named: Amazon, Online Retailers

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Which lots are affected?

Lot #'s 18-109, 18-119, 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

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Tahini: Soom Foods Chocolate Tahini Sweet Tahini Halva Spread recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
13 Feb 2019	CLASS I	Tahini: Soom Foods Chocolate Tahini Sweet Tahini Halva Spread recalledTahini	Soom Foods	Salmonella	Nationwide

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