Karawan recalled over Salmonella risk

Recall date

May 15, 2019

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Brodt Zanatti Holding Llc recalls Karawan, 100% Raw Ethiopian Sesame Seeds, Net Weight: 17 Kg (599.6 oz)

Recall number

F-1518-2019

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Brodt Zanatti Holding Llc

Sold / distributed

Domestic distribution only.

Why it was recalled

The recall was initiated due to New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene laboratory results from two samples of Karawan brand tahini testing positive for Salmonella. The recall was expanded to cover SoCo brand Tahini.

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

Karawan, 100% Raw Ethiopian Sesame Seeds, Net Weight: 17 Kg (599.6 oz)