Karawan Tahini Recall: Salmonella Risk in 3kg Boxes
Brodt Zanatti Holding Llc recalls Karawan and SoCo tahini due to Salmonella. Check your pantry for affected boxes.
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The recall was initiated due to New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene laboratory results from two samples of Karawan brand tahini testing positive for Salmonella. The recall was expanded to cover SoCo brand Tahini.
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What happened, in plain English
Brodt Zanatti Holding Llc is recalling Karawan brand Tahini (3kg/105.822 oz) because samples tested positive for Salmonella. The recall was also expanded to cover SoCo brand Tahini. No specific remedy or expiration date restrictions are listed in the record. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/17483-karawan-tahini-recall-salmonella-risk-in-3kg-boxes.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/17483-karawan-tahini-recall-salmonella-risk-in-3kg-boxes · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1521-2019
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“Karawan Tahini Recall: Salmonella Risk in 3kg Boxes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/17483-karawan-tahini-recall-salmonella-risk-in-3kg-boxes. Based on FDA recall #F-1521-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1521-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The tahini tested positive for Salmonella, a bacterium that causes foodborne illness. Ingestion can lead to symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps, which can be severe for vulnerable populations.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Karawan Tahini (3kg) or SoCo brand Tahini distributed domestically. Individuals at risk include anyone consuming the product, as Salmonella can cause serious illness.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for Karawan brand Tahini in 3kg (105.822 oz) boxes with the expiration date on the lid. Also check for SoCo brand Tahini. The record does not specify specific lot numbers or sale dates, only that distribution was domestic.
- Brand
Karawan- Category
Food
All 4 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Domestic distribution only.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-1518-2019 | Karawan, 100% Raw Ethiopian Sesame Seeds, Net Weight: 17 Kg (599.6 oz); All expiration dates. Expiration date located on lid. | 1470 buckets |
| F-1519-2019 | Karawan, 100% Pure Sesame Seeds, Net Weight: 450g (15.87 oz); All expiration dates. Expiration date located on lid. | 50 boxes/24 units per box |
| F-1520-2019 | Tahini SoCo Seeds of Collaboration, 100% Stone Ground Sesame Seeds, Net WT. 13.4oz (380g); All expiration dates. Expiration date located on lid. | 66 boxes/12 units per box |
| F-1521-2019 | Karawan Tahini, Net Weight: 3Kg (105.822 oz); All expiration dates. Expiration date located on lid. | 54 boxes |
What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat Karawan Tahini (3kg) or SoCo Tahini due to Salmonella contamination.
Discard or return items
The record does not specify a remedy, so consumers should contact the manufacturer or retailer for instructions on disposal or refund.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 9 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Are there specific expiration dates affected?
The record states 'All expiration dates' are included in the recall for the Karawan Tahini 3kg product.
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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-1521-2019 (May 15, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1521-2019 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 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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