Ziyad Brothers Importing has recalled certain lot codes of Ziyad Brand Tahini because it is potentially contaminated with Salmonella.

Salmonella is 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, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections.

Representatives for Ziyad Brothers said that the product was distributed nationwide, including Wal-Mart stores, and is sold in 8, 16, and 32 ounce and half gallon jars. 

The jars are labeled "Tahini Sesame Paste," and lot codes and use by/expiration dates are printed on the white jar cap.

Ziyad representatives said that no illnesses have been reported to-date in connection with the Ziyad Brand Tahini.

According to a spokesperson for the company, this possible problem was revealed as a result of a random sampling by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Although Ziyad said that they have not received the final laboratory reports, they are taking the precaution of recalling product with the lot codes listed below.

Representatives for Ziyad said that consumers who have purchased Ziyad Brand Tahini with these lot codes should discontinue use and return it to the store of purchase for a full refund. 

Product Code: A0071
Product Description and Size: Ziyad Tahini Sesame Paste ½ gal Glass Jar
Lot #: 35417
UPC: 074265003076

Product Code: A0072
Product Description and Size: Ziyad Tahini Sesame Paste 32 oz Glass Jar
Lot #: 00318
UPC: 074265001553

Product Code: A0073
Product Description and Size: Ziyad Tahini Sesame Paste 16 oz Glass Jar
Lot #:35317
UPC: 074265001560

Product Code: A0073
Product Description and Size: Ziyad Tahini Sesame Paste 16 oz Glass Jar
Lot #: 35417
UPCS: 074265001560

Product Code: A0073
Product Description and Size: Ziyad Tahini Sesame Paste 16 oz Glass Jar
Lot #: 35517
UPC: 074265001560

Product Code: A0073
Product Description and Size: Ziyad Tahini Sesame Paste 16 oz Glass Jar
Lot #: 35617
UPC: 074265001560

Product Code: A0076
Product Description and Size: Ziyad Tahini Sesame Paste 8 oz Glass Jar
Lot #: 34817
UPC: 074265010975

Product Code: A0076
Product Description and Size: Ziyad Tahini Sesame Paste 8 oz Glass Jar
Lot #: 01218
UPC: 074265010975

Product Code: S0073
Product Description and Size: Ziyad Tahini Sesame Paste 16 oz Glass Jar
Lot #: 34917
UPC: 074265001560