FDA Food Safety Notice on Maranatha Tahini May 25,2007

Maranatha Sesame Tahini 16 ounce jars (ALL types) has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems

Contact me if you have any questions at 754-423-3412 Direct
Email: Inquiry@AlkalineLifestyle.us

This is URGENT !!!
No scare tactics here. I have been using one of the affected 16 oz bottles myself.

This broadcast should go out as an email to all the Mothers of small children first. The greatest potential for Harm is for children.

Please pass it along to everyone on your List who may be using Nut Butters. I have recommended Maranatha Nut Butters for over 10 years and to my knowledge this is the first time for a serious problem of this nature.
I will continue to use the Maranatha Brand and so should you.
Mistakes happen, that is part of life. Tonight I will buy a replacement Jar of my favorite Marantha Nut Butter.

I recommend:

• Return any and all UNOPENED bottles of 16 ounce Sesame Tahini to where you bought it and get a refund.
  
• The Date code on the Jars is on the Metal Lid right in the center on the Outside.
  The recall is for ALL 16 ounce jars with a Use By Date of 04/11/08 and earlier.

Example: If the lid has a date of 03/05/08 (the date on my jar ) it is part of the Recall. If the date is 06/08/08 it is OK.

It’s for times like this that saving receipts comes in Handy!
(After every trip to the Market all receipts go into a box by my desk and once a month I sort and bundle the receipts by store and date of purchase.)

Those with Opened Jars call the company at:
1-800-883-8312
and leave a message with the following information:

1. Use by date and the other numbers from the Jar Lid
   
2. Your Name
   
3. Mailing address
   
4. Phone Number

The company will send you a coupon for a Free replacement Jar of your Tahini .

The company says dispose of the opened product:
I say SAVE it. Seal the lid tight,Wash the outside with soapy water, Place the whole jar in a Zip Locked Plastic bag and place it back in the refrigerator. Wait 30 Days and if all is well with everyone who consumed it, then dispose of it.

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Here is the official FDA notice:

nSpired Natural Foods Issues Nationwide Recall of Maranatha Sesame Tahini Because of Possible Health Risk
Contact:Lisa Wolford 646.805.2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- (San Leandro, CA, May 25, 2007) nSpired Natural Foods of San Leandro, California is voluntarily recalling all MaraNatha Sesame Tahini in 16-oz sizes with a Use By Date of 04/11/08 and earlier, and 15-lb and 32-lb sizes with an expiration date of 01/05/08 (lot 07130) and earlier, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstance, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
MaraNatha Sesame Tahini was distributed nationally through distributors, retail stores, and mail order.
MaraNatha Sesame Tahini comes in a 16-oz glass jar, and 15-lb and 32-lb pails. Products affected are Organic Raw Sesame Tahini, Organic Roasted Sesame Tahini, Natural Raw Sesame Tahini and Natural Roasted Sesame Tahini.
There have been no confirmed cases of illness to date.
Potential salmonella contamination was discovered during routine, random sample testing by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. As a result, the company is voluntarily recalling this product as a precautionary measure and has put additional safety measures in place. No other products produced by the company, which include Almond Butter, Peanut Butter, Cashew Butter and Macadamia Nut Butter, are affected by this action.
Consumers who have purchased MaraNatha Sesame Tahini are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-883-8312.