RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedH-0307-2025/FDA enforcement
Shovel and Spoon LLC·Food·Jun 20, 2025

Middle East Coast Brand Tahini Dip

What you need to know

Class II
  • What happened

    Product may be contaminated with spoilage organisms.

  • 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 FDAME, NH, MAMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameShovel and Spoon LLC
Recalling firmShovel and Spoon LLCLimington, ME, United States
UPC / barcodes
8 60005 50281 3
Lot / date codes
  • MECT1082 Best by: 6/26/25 MECT1083 Best By: 7/3/25
Distribution area
MENHMA

ME, NH, MA

United States

Quantity affected658 tubs
Recall initiationFDA report date: July 30, 2025
FDA recall numberH-0307-2025

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Shovel and Spoon LLC initiated this food recall on June 20, 2025. The FDA enforcement report states: Product may be contaminated with spoilage organisms. The FDA report lists distribution as: ME, NH, MA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Product may be contaminated with spoilage organisms.

Middle East Coast Brand Tahini Dip was made or distributed by Shovel and Spoon LLC in Limington, ME, United States. This page reflects FDA report H-0307-2025, dated July 30, 2025.

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 Middle East Coast Brand Tahini Dip recall?

Shovel and Spoon LLC recalled Middle East Coast Brand Tahini Dip in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as H-0307-2025. Product may be contaminated with spoilage organisms.

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 Shovel and Spoon LLC 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 H-0307-2025. 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.