FIVE STAR FOOD INC recalls Excellent tahina (sesame tahini) 800 g and 400 g jars, UPC 6214002717420 and 6214002717413
Five Star Food recalls 800g and 400g jars of Excellent tahini (UPC 6214002717420, 6214002717413) due to salmonella contamination. Consumers should avoid use until notified.
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product samples positive for salmonella
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What happened, in plain English
Five Star Food is recalling sesame tahini jars that tested positive for salmonella. This poses a risk of food poisoning if consumed, so affected consumers should stop using the product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16164-five-star-food-excellent-tahini-recall-salmonella-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16164-five-star-food-excellent-tahini-recall-salmonella-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0640-2020
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“Five Star Food Excellent Tahini Recall: Salmonella Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16164-five-star-food-excellent-tahini-recall-salmonella-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0640-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0640-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Salmonella bacteria can cause food poisoning, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. The product was found to contain salmonella in samples tested by the manufacturer.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased the 800g or 400g jars of Excellent tahini with the specified UPC codes from stores that sold the product before November 2020. Those with the product are at risk of food poisoning if they consume it.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for jars labeled 'Excellent tahini (sesame tahini)' with UPC codes 6214002717420 or 6214002717413. The product was sold with a 'Best By' date of November 2020.
- Brand
Five Star Food- Product
Excellent tahina (sesame tahini) 800 g and 400 g jars, UPC 6214002717420 and 6214002717413- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Product UPC
Look for the UPC codes 6214002717420 or 6214002717413 on the jar.
Discard Product
If you have the recalled jars, discard them immediately to avoid potential food poisoning.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
No, the product has been found to contain salmonella, which can cause food poisoning. Do not consume the recalled jars.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for jars labeled 'Excellent tahini (sesame tahini)' with UPC codes 6214002717420 or 6214002717413. The product was sold with a 'Best By' date of November 2020.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Discard the product immediately to avoid potential food poisoning.
Contact Five Star Food
We’ve drafted a message you can send Five Star Food to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0640-2020 — Five Star Food Excellent tahina (sesame tahini) 800 g and 400 g jars, UPC 6214002717420 and 6214002 Hello, I own a Excellent tahina (sesame tahini) 800 g and 400 g jars, UPC 6214002717420 and 6214002717413 that is covered by recall F-0640-2020 from Five Star Food. 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-0640-2020 (December 10, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0640-2020 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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