WASHINGTON, Feb 18, 2008 (UPI via COMTEX) -- The U.S. Food and Drug
Administration announced the recall of Nutri-Foods-brand 50-pound packages of
unhulled organic sesame seeds due to a health hazard.
Nutri-Foods Inc. of Royal Oak, Mich., said the seeds might be contaminated with
salmonella -- a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections.
The recalled sesame seeds have product SKU No.170 and a "packed on" date of
"December 28" printed on the packaging. The product was sold from about Dec. 15
through Jan. 28.
Consumers with questions can call Nutri-Foods at 248-541-6820 and ask for John
B. or Judy.
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