Cashew Masala Tahini, Jem brand, 16 oz glass jar has UPC 8 61437 00037 3. Cashew Masala Tahini, Jem brand, 6 oz glass jar has UPC 8 61437 00034 2. Cashew Masala Tahini, Jem brand, 1.27 oz glass jar has UPC 8 61437 00033 5.

Jem Raw Chocolate LLC recalled Cashew Masala Tahini, Jem brand, 16 oz glass jar has UPC 8 61437 00037 3. 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 Dec 29, 2016.

The recall was triggered by possible Salmonella contamination: "Cashew Masala Tahini is recalled due to a confirmed 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 "distributed in CA, FL, and OH." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Bend, OR. The recall covers 2/1.27 oz. jars; 2/6 oz. jars; and 2 /16 oz. jars of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Feb 1, 2017), 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.