Alqosh Sesame Oil "Tahin" packaged in 2lb plastic jars

Mediterranean Food, INC. recalled Alqosh Sesame Oil "Tahin" packaged in 2lb plastic jars 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 24, 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.

Distribution was limited; the FDA record lists "The products covered by this recall may have been distributed to distributors, retail stores and directly to consumers within Michigan." Single-area recalls still warrant a kitchen check for anyone who shops within that footprint. The recalling firm is based in Warren, MI. The recall covers 140 cases, 6 Jars/case 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.