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FDA Food recall F-1518-2019

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

On 2019-07-03 the FDA classified a Class I recall of Karawan, 100% Raw Ethiopian Sesame Seeds, Net Weight: 17 Kg (599.6 oz) by Brodt Zanatti Holding, citing 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.….

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AgencyFDA Food
Recall numberF-1518-2019
ClassificationClass I
Statusterminated
Initiated2019-05-15
Published2019-07-03
Last updated2026-09-13 11:50 UTC
CompanyBrodt Zanatti Holding
Distributionn/a

Product

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

Reason

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.

Identifiers

code_infoAll expiration dates. Expiration date located on lid.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:50 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1518-2019%22

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