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CriticalFDAfda-F-0640-2020SALMONELLA CONTAMINATION

Excellent tahina (sesame tahini) 800 g and 400 g jars, UPC 6214002717420 and 6214002717413

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (Salmonella contamination). Stop using it now and contact the brand or FDA for a refund, repair, or replacement.

Category
Units Affected
1,446
Recall Date
December 10, 2019
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Salmonella Contamination

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-0640-2020.

product samples positive for salmonella

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-0640-2020.

Recall terminated by FDA.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Five Star Food Inc or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-0640-2020.

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Five Star Food Inc Recall FAQ

Five Star Food Inc is the subject of a food safety report: Excellent tahina (sesame tahini) 800 g and 400 g jars, UPC 6214002717420 and 6214002717413. The notice was published on December 10, 2019 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 1,446 units are potentially affected.