Brodt Zanatti Holding Llc recalls Karawan Tahini, Net Weight: 3Kg (105.822 oz)
Brodt Zanatti Holding LLC recalls Karawan and SoCo tahini products due to Salmonella contamination found in New York City lab tests. Products may cause food poisoning if consumed.
Lower-risk recall
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 and SoCo tahini products that test positive for Salmonella. Eating these products could cause food poisoning, especially if the product is consumed after the expiration date. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/17483-karawan-tahini-recall-salmonella-risk-in-3kg-containers.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/17483-karawan-tahini-recall-salmonella-risk-in-3kg-containers · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1521-2019
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“Karawan Tahini Recall: Salmonella Risk in 3Kg Containers.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/17483-karawan-tahini-recall-salmonella-risk-in-3kg-containers. 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
Salmonella bacteria can cause food poisoning, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. The contamination was detected in New York City lab tests on two samples of tahini.
Who’s affected
Anyone who owns or uses Karawan or SoCo tahini products with a net weight of 3Kg (105.822 oz). People most at risk are those who consume the product after the expiration date.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Karawan or SoCo tahini products with a net weight of 3Kg (105.822 oz). The expiration date is printed on the lid.
- Brand
Brodt Zan: 100%- 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
Check Expiration Date
Look for the expiration date on the lid of the tahini container.
Questions people ask
Is this tahini safe to eat?
No, the tahini has been tested positive for Salmonella and may cause food poisoning if consumed.
How do I know if I have the recalled product?
Check for Karawan or SoCo tahini products with a net weight of 3Kg (105.822 oz). The expiration date is printed on the lid.
What should I do if I have the recalled tahini?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so you should check the expiration date and discard if expired.
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Subject: Recall F-1521-2019 — Brodt Zan: 100% Brodt Zan: 100% Hello, I own a Brodt Zan: 100% that is covered by recall F-1521-2019 from Brodt Zan: 100%. 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-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.
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