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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1495-2018/FDA enforcement
Ziyad Brothers Importing, INC.·Food·May 17, 2018

Ziyad Brand Tahini, 8oz, 16oz, ¿ Gal, 32oz., Packed in Glass Jars

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Ziyad Brothers Importing is voluntarily recalling its Ziyad Brand Tahini, 8 oz. 16 oz., 1/2 gallon and 32 oz. sizes due to potential contamination with Salmonella.

  • 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 FDAAL, AR, AZ, CA +33 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameZiyad Brothers Importing, INC.
Recalling firmZiyad Brothers Importing, INC.Cicero, IL, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Ziyad Brand Tahini, 8oz, 16oz, ¿ gal, 32oz., packed in glass jars, Product Code Product Description & Size Lot # A0071 Ziyad Tahini 6 x 1/2 gal Glass Jar 35417 A0072 Ziyad Tahini 12 x 32 oz Glass Jar 00318 A0073 Ziyad Tahini 12 x 16 oz Glass Jar 35317 35417 35517 35617 A0076 Ziyad Tahini 12 x 8 oz Glass Jar 34817 01218 S0073 Ziyad Tahini 6 x 16 oz. Glass Jars 34917
Distribution area
ALARAZCACTDEFLGAIAILINKSKYLAMAMDMEMIMNMONCNENJNMNYOHOKPARISCSDTNTXUTVAWAWI

Domestic: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI Foreign: Virgin Islands

United States

Quantity affected655 units, 8827 units, 5304 units, 456 units
Recall initiationFDA report date: June 6, 2018
FDA recall numberF-1495-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Ziyad Brothers Importing, INC. initiated this food recall on May 17, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: Ziyad Brothers Importing is voluntarily recalling its Ziyad Brand Tahini, 8 oz. 16 oz., 1/2 gallon and 32 oz. sizes due to potential contamination with Salmonella. The FDA report lists distribution as: Domestic: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA,WI Foreign: Virgin Islands.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Ziyad Brothers Importing is voluntarily recalling its Ziyad Brand Tahini, 8 oz. 16 oz., 1/2 gallon and 32 oz. sizes due to potential contamination with Salmonella.

Ziyad Brand Tahini, 8oz, 16oz, ¿ Gal, 32oz., Packed in Glass Jars was made or distributed by Ziyad Brothers Importing, INC. in Cicero, IL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1495-2018, dated June 6, 2018.

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 lot and date codes 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 Ziyad Brand Tahini, 8oz, 16oz, ¿ Gal, 32oz., Packed in Glass Jars recall?

Ziyad Brothers Importing, INC. recalled Ziyad Brand Tahini, 8oz, 16oz, ¿ Gal, 32oz., Packed in Glass Jars in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1495-2018. Ziyad Brothers Importing is voluntarily recalling its Ziyad Brand Tahini, 8 oz. 16 oz., 1/2 gallon and 32 oz. sizes due to potential contamination with Salmonella.

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 Ziyad Brothers Importing, 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-1495-2018. 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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