EMESA FOODS CO recalls Emesa Foods Premium Sesame Tahini, in 28.2oz plastic jars, UPC 850005298267, 6 jars per case
Emesa Foods recalls 28.2oz sesame tahini jars due to salmonella contamination. Consumers should check UPC 850005298267 for affected products.
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product tested positive for salmonella
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What happened, in plain English
Emesa Foods is recalling premium sesame tahini in 28.2oz plastic jars because they tested positive for salmonella. This poses a risk of foodborne illness if consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16110-emesa-foods-premium-sesame-tahini-recall-salmonella-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16110-emesa-foods-premium-sesame-tahini-recall-salmonella-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0498-2020
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“Emesa Foods Premium Sesame Tahini Recall: Salmonella Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16110-emesa-foods-premium-sesame-tahini-recall-salmonella-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0498-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0498-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Salmonella bacteria can cause food poisoning, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. The product was found to contain the bacteria during testing.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Emesa Foods Premium Sesame Tahini in 28.2oz plastic jars with UPC 850005298267. People with compromised immune systems are at higher risk of foodborne illness.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 28.2oz plastic jars with UPC 850005298267. The product was sold in cases of 6 jars with a best by date of 02/25/2021.
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Emesa Foods- Product
Emesa Foods Premium Sesame Tahini, in 28.2oz plastic jars, UPC 850005298267, 6 jars per case- Category
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What to do — step by step
Check Product UPC
Look for the UPC code 850005298267 on the jar to confirm it's affected.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
No, the product tested positive for salmonella and should not be consumed.
How can I get a refund?
The official recall notice does not mention refunds or replacements.
What should I do with the product?
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so contact Emesa Foods directly for guidance.
Contact Emesa Foods
We’ve drafted a message you can send Emesa Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0498-2020 — Emesa Foods Emesa Foods Premium Sesame Tahini, in 28.2oz plastic jars, UPC 850005298267, 6 jars per Hello, I own a Emesa Foods Premium Sesame Tahini, in 28.2oz plastic jars, UPC 850005298267, 6 jars per case that is covered by recall F-0498-2020 from Emesa Foods. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0498-2020 (December 20, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0498-2020 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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