Artashes LLC recalls Ararat Imambayeldy; 18.3 oz. glass jar; Ingredient: Eggplant, tomato paste, onions, vegetable oil, garlic, green salt
FDA foreign inspection found pH levels in Ararat Imambayeldy 18.3 oz glass jars to be above scheduled process. Consumers should check batch numbers on jars for affected products.
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FDA foreign inspection found pH levels in four products to be above their scheduled process.
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What happened, in plain English
The U.S. government has recalled Ararat Imambayeldy 18.3 oz glass jars due to FDA foreign inspection finding pH levels too high. This could affect food safety, though the recall doesn't specify a risk of injury or illness. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/18777-ararat-imambayeldy-18-3-oz-glass-jars-foreign-inspection-found.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/18777-ararat-imambayeldy-18-3-oz-glass-jars-foreign-inspection-found · Updated October 6, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1902-2018
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“Ararat Imambayeldy 18.3 oz Glass Jars: Foreign Inspection Found pH Levels Too High.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/18777-ararat-imambayeldy-18-3-oz-glass-jars-foreign-inspection-found. Based on FDA recall #F-1902-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1902-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
FDA foreign inspection found pH levels in four products to be above their scheduled process. This could mean the food is not safe for consumption, but the recall doesn't specify a risk of injury or illness.
Who’s affected
Owners of Ararat Imambayeldy 18.3 oz glass jars with batch numbers 84-89 from August 2017 to August 2020 are affected. People using these jars for food storage are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for batch numbers on the jar: 84-08/14/17, 85-08/15/17, 86-08/16/17, 87-08/18/17, or 88-08/21/17, or 89-08/22/17. The jars are 18.3 oz glass jars with ingredients including eggplant, tomato paste, onions, vegetable oil, garlic, and green salt.
- Brand
Ararat Imambayeldy- 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 II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
One direct customer in CA
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-1902-2018 | Ararat Imambayeldy; 18.3 oz. glass jar; Ingredient: Eggplant, tomato paste, onions, vegetable oil, garlic, green salt Product of Armenia; Exclusively imported and distributed by: Kradjian Importing Co., Inc. Glendale, CA; Batch number- 84- 08/14/17 Best by August 2020; Batch number- 85- 08/15/17 Best by August 2020; Batch number- 86-08/16/17 Best by August 2020; Batch number- 87-08/18/17 Best by August 2020; Batch number- 88-08/21/17 Best by August 2020; Batch number- 89-08/22/17 Best by August 2020. | 5964 units |
| F-1903-2018 | Ararat Eggplant Paste 18.3 oz. glass jar; Ingredients: Eggplants, Red pepper (fresh and grinded), tomato paste, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, carrot, green salt. Product of Armenia; Exclusively imported and distributed by: Kradjian Importing Co., Inc. Glendale, CA; Batch number- 70-07/21/17 Best by July 2020; Batch number- 71-07/24/17 Best by July 2020; Batch number- 72-07/25/17 Best by July 2020; Batch number- 75-07/28/17 Best by July 2020; Batch number- 76-07/29/17 Best by July 2020; Batch number- 79-08/09/17 Best by July 2020; | 13008 units |
| F-1904-2018 | Ararat Grilled Eggplant and Peppers 23 oz. glass jar; Ingredients: Eggplants, tomatoes, green pepper, salt. Product of Armenia; Exclusively imported and distributed by: Kradjian Importing Co., Inc. Glendale, CA; Batch number- 121- 08/17/16 Best by September 2018; Batch number- 162a- 09/22/16 Best by September 2018; Batch number- 201- 10/27/16 Best by September 2018; | 2004 units |
| F-1905-2018 | Ararat Cut Beets; 19 oz. glass jar; Ingredients: Cut Beets, Water, Salt, Sugar, Citric Acid. Product of Armenia; Exclusively imported and distributed by: Kradjian Importing Co., Inc. Glendale, CA; Batch number- 182- 10/13/16 Best by October 2018; Batch number- 187- 10/18/16 Best by October 2018; Batch number- 203- 10/28/16 Best by October 2018; | 4800 units |
What to do — step by step
Check Batch Numbers
Look for batch numbers on the jar: 84-08/14/17, 85-08/15/17, 86-08/16/17, 87-08/18/17, 88-08/21/17, or 89-08/22/17.
Questions people ask
What is the problem with these jars?
FDA foreign inspection found pH levels in four products to be above their scheduled process, which could affect food safety.
How can I tell if I have a recalled jar?
Check for batch numbers on the jar: 84-08/14/17, 85-08/15/17, 86-08/16/17, 87-08/18/17, 88-08/21/17, or 89-08/22/17.
Do I need to throw out these jars?
The recall doesn't specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking batch numbers.
Contact Ararat Imambayeldy
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ararat Imambayeldy to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1902-2018 — Ararat Imambayeldy Ararat Imambayeldy Hello, I own a Ararat Imambayeldy that is covered by recall F-1902-2018 from Ararat Imambayeldy. 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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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1902-2018 (August 1, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1902-2018 to see it in context.
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