Soom Foods recalls Soom Foods Tahini: Soom Foods Chocolate Tahini, 12 oz. Sweet Tahini Halva Spread (6/case)
Soom Foods is recalling chocolate tahini halva spreads produced between April 7 and May 21, 2018, due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should check product dates and lot numbers.
Lower-risk recall
Soom Foods is recalling its tahini and chocolate tahini halva spread because their manufacturer, Achdut LTD. is recalling its Tahini products of all packages and sizes produced in the following dates: April 7th to May 21st 2018, due to a possible contamination of Salmonella.
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What happened, in plain English
Soom Foods is recalling its tahini and chocolate tahini halva spreads made between April 7 and May 21, 2018, because they may contain Salmonella. This could cause food poisoning if consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/18030-soom-foods-tahini-recall-possible-salmonella-contamination-in-april-may.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/18030-soom-foods-tahini-recall-possible-salmonella-contamination-in-april-may · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0783-2019
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“Soom Foods Tahini Recall: Possible Salmonella Contamination in April-May 2018 Products.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/18030-soom-foods-tahini-recall-possible-salmonella-contamination-in-april-may. Based on FDA recall #F-0783-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0783-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause food poisoning. If the tahini products were contaminated during production, eating them could lead to symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Soom Foods Tahini or Chocolate Tahini Halva Spread (12 oz. per container, 6-pack) between April 7 and May 21, 2018. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of food poisoning.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the product label for the date range: April 7 to May 21, 2018. Look for lot numbers starting with 07131SCH for the specific recalled batch.
- Brand
Soom Foods- Category
Food
All 2 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
The Soom Tahini products were distributed throughout the United States, through distributors, retailers, subscription box companies and via Amazon .com.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-0781-2019 | Soom Foods Tahini: Soom Sesame Premium Tahini, Single Source Origin, 100 % Roasted and Pressed Sesame Seeds, 11 oz. (6/case or 24/case); Lot #'s 18-109, 18-119, 18-123 | 900 6 Pack Cases -11oz , 320 24 Pack Cases - 11oz , |
| F-0783-2019 | Soom Foods Tahini: Soom Foods Chocolate Tahini, 12 oz. Sweet Tahini Halva Spread (6/case); Lot # 07131SCH, made with tahini from Lot 18-123 | 195 6-pack cases of 12oz chocolate tahini |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Date
Look for the production date on the label, which should be between April 7 and May 21, 2018.
Discard or Return
If the product is within the recalled date range, discard it or contact Soom Foods for a refund.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
The product may contain Salmonella, which can cause food poisoning. Do not eat it if it was produced between April 7 and May 21, 2018.
How do I know if my product is recalled?
Check the label for a production date between April 7 and May 21, 2018, and lot number 07131SCH.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Discard it or contact Soom Foods for a refund if it was produced between April 7 and May 21, 2018.
Contact Soom Foods
We’ve drafted a message you can send Soom Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0783-2019 — Soom Foods Soom Foods Hello, I own a Soom Foods that is covered by recall F-0783-2019 from Soom 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-0783-2019 (November 26, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0783-2019 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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