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Acme Food Sales, INC·Food·Jul 21, 2020

O Organics Tahini Is 100% Organic Ground Slightly Roasted Sesame Seed Paste, Packaged in 16oz…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    The metal lids on some glass jars are loose fitting and not secured tightly.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIN, AZ, CA, CO +4 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameAcme Food Sales, INC
Recalling firmAcme Food Sales INCSeattle, WA, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 79893 39024 6
Lot / date codes
  • Best By: 07-14-2021 Best By: 08-11-2021 Best By: 10-14-2021 Best By: 03-01-2022
Distribution area
INAZCACOMEORTXUT

Distributed in AZ, CA, CO, ME, OR, TX and UT.

United States

Quantity affected11, 244 cases (or 67, 464 jars)
Recall initiationFDA report date: September 2, 2020
FDA recall numberF-1258-2020

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Acme Food Sales INC initiated this food recall on July 21, 2020. The FDA enforcement report states: The metal lids on some glass jars are loose fitting and not secured tightly. The FDA report lists distribution as: Distributed in AZ, CA, CO, ME, OR, TX and UT.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The metal lids on some glass jars are loose fitting and not secured tightly.

O Organics Tahini Is 100% Organic Ground Slightly Roasted Sesame Seed Paste, Packaged in 16oz… was made or distributed by Acme Food Sales INC in Seattle, WA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1258-2020, dated September 2, 2020.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the O Organics Tahini Is 100% Organic Ground Slightly Roasted Sesame Seed Paste, Packaged in 16oz… recall?

Acme Food Sales, INC recalled O Organics Tahini Is 100% Organic Ground Slightly Roasted Sesame Seed Paste, Packaged in 16oz… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1258-2020. The metal lids on some glass jars are loose fitting and not secured tightly.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Acme Food Sales, INC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1258-2020. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

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