Tahina Sesame Paste packaged in 1lb and 2lb plastic jars and 10kg metal containers; UPC CODES 6215000382207

Kareem Mart INC recalled Tahina Sesame Paste packaged in 1lb and 2lb plastic jars and 10kg metal containers; UPC CODES 6215000382207 in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Feb 25, 2021.

The recall was triggered by possible Salmonella contamination: "Product tested positive for Salmonella." Salmonella is one of the most common causes of U.S. foodborne illness, with symptoms that typically appear within six hours to six days of exposure.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "The products covered by this recall may have been distributed to a distributor and retail stores in the following states: Illinois, Montana, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Garden City, MI. The recall covers 1800 of the 1lb units; 450 of the 2lb units; and 100 of the 10kg units of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Mar 24, 2021), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.