Sunland Sesame Tahini, 40 lbs, UPC 4868771725, manufactured by Sunland, Inc, Portales, NM 88130.

Sunland, Incorporated recalled Sunland Sesame Tahini, 40 lbs, UPC 4868771725, manufactured by Sunland, Inc, Portales, NM 88130. 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 Sep 24, 2012.

The recall was triggered by possible Salmonella contamination: "Sunland, Inc. is conducting a voluntary limited recall of its Almond, Peanut, and Cashew Butter products and Tahini and Roasted Blanched Peanut Products, manufactured between May 1, 2010 and September 24, 2012, because these products may be contaminated with 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 broad: the FDA record describes it as "National distribution under various brand names including all 50 U.S. States with some international distribution Hong Kong," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Portales, NM. The recall covers 859 x 40 lbs of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Oct 31, 2012), 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.