Ararat Imambayeldy; 18.3 oz. glass jar; Ingredient: Eggplant, tomato paste, onions, vegetable oil, garlic, green salt Product of Armenia; Exclusively imported and distributed by: Kradjian Importing Co., Inc. Glendale, CA

Artashes LLC recalled Ararat Imambayeldy in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Aug 1, 2018.

The recall cites foreign-material contamination: "FDA foreign inspection found pH levels in four products to be above their scheduled process." Physical contaminants such as metal, glass, or plastic can cause choking, cuts, or dental injuries.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "One direct customer in CA." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Abovyan, N/A. The recall covers 5964 units of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Sep 5, 2018), 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.