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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1441-2013/FDA enforcement
Krinos Foods, INC.·Food·Apr 26, 2013

Krinos Tahini Ground Sesame Seeds, 1) NET

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Salmonella contamination.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

Recall closed · classified by the FDACA, CO, CT, FL +19 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameKrinos Foods, INC.
Recalling firmKrinos Foods, INC.Long Island City, NY, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 75013 28500 30 75013 28510 20 75013 04018 3
Lot / date codes
  • EXP JAN 01 2014 up to and including EXP JUN 08 2014 and EXP OCT 16 2014 up to and including EXP MAR 15 2015.
Distribution area
CACOCTFLGAIAILINMAMDMINCNHNJNYOHORPARISCTXVAWI

CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, VI and WI

United States

Quantity affected3, 667 cartons (3, 501 ctns of 1 pound, 108 ctns of 2 pound and 58 ctns of 40 pound)
Recall initiationFDA report date: May 29, 2013
FDA recall numberF-1441-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Krinos Foods, INC. initiated this food recall on April 26, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: Salmonella contamination. The FDA report lists distribution as: CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, VI and WI.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Salmonella contamination.

Krinos Tahini Ground Sesame Seeds, 1) NET was made or distributed by Krinos Foods, INC. in Long Island City, NY, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1441-2013, dated May 29, 2013.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

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

Salmonella

Symptoms to watch for

Diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea and sometimes vomiting. Symptoms can be severe in young children, older adults and immunocompromised people.

When symptoms may appear

Usually 6 hours to 6 days after exposure; illness often lasts 4 to 7 days.

Higher-risk groups

Children under 5, adults over 65, pregnant people and anyone with a weakened immune system are more likely to develop severe illness.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.

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 Krinos Tahini Ground Sesame Seeds, 1) NET recall?

Krinos Foods, INC. recalled Krinos Tahini Ground Sesame Seeds, 1) NET in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1441-2013. Salmonella contamination.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Is the Krinos Foods, 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-1441-2013. 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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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.